Why India Must Politely Decline Trump's F-35 Stealth Fighter Offer

Henry Kissinger’s famous quote — that it may be dangerous to be America’s enemy, but to be a friend is fatal — is what India should take note of as it seeks to stay on the right side of Donald Trump.

During his one-on-one meeting with Trump earlier this month, Prime Minister Narendra Modi was offered the F-35 stealth fighter, an offer made to no country...