You cannot kick India around
US-India trade tensions, declaring it the moment America learned it “cannot kick India around.” He criticized Trump’s punitive approach over Russian oil imports and exposed Washington’s energy double standards.
My Reflection:
This isn’t just geopolitical commentary—it’s a mirror to the deeper truth I’ve come to honor: earned opinion is forged in friction. Modi’s stance, like a well-timed entry at VWAP, wasn’t reactive—it was rule-based, calibrated, and emotionally neutral. Rubin’s words validate a shift: India is no longer a reactive state—it’s a strategic actor.
Emotional Cue:
Pride, not in nationalism, but in the quiet discipline of asserting one’s place without noise. Like a clean scalp—no chase, no drama, just presence.
Legacy Note:
This episode belongs in the archive—not for its drama, but for its clarity. A reminder that strategic silence, followed by precision response, is the language of earned respect. Whether in trading or diplomacy, the principle holds: don’t flinch, don’t overreach—just hold your ground.
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Former Pentagon official Michael Rubin has stirred headlines by strongly backing Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s assertive stance on India-US relations, especially in the context of recent trade tensions and energy policy hypocrisy from Washington.
Key Highlights from Rubin’s Remarks– “You cannot kick India around”: Rubin declared that PM Modi’s stand will be remembered as the moment the US learned it must treat India with respect and parity—not as a subordinate power.
– Criticism of Trump’s tariffs: He called out President Donald Trump’s decision to impose steep penalties on Indian imports due to New Delhi’s continued purchase of Russian oil, labeling it hypocritical given the US itself imports strategic minerals like uranium hexafluoride from Russia.
– Energy double standards: Rubin exposed the contradiction in US energy policy—while it criticizes India, it quietly sources gas from Russia and Iran, despite publicly promoting alternatives like Azerbaijan.
– Prediction of stronger ties: Despite the current friction, Rubin believes this episode will ultimately strengthen India-US relations, as India’s principled stand earns long-term respect.
On Pakistan and Asim MunirRubin didn’t hold back on Pakistan either:
– He likened Pakistan Army Chief Asim Munir to “Osama Bin Laden in a suit,” warning that no concessions will change his ideology or that of the elite he represents.
– He condemned Pakistan’s nuclear threats, stating that such rhetoric undermines its legitimacy as a state and may warrant international intervention to secure its arsenal.
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