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

Jury is out on whether this is what India needs

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.

But can anyone ever know which is Trump’s right side? While it is always useful to have a good equation with any United States (US) President, we can end up making costly mistakes without a clear understanding of what to protect in this relationship.

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...