Besides, why do you think different countries should care about others when their own internal matters are clobbering their socio-economic structure?
Beyond the hype in Indian media and global meet-ups of PM Modi which was orchestrated by BJP with crores in Investment, India doesn’t stand very well on the global stage. Be it questioning Russia for alleged human rights violation, taking a stand against Israel for its secret nuclear programs, or voicing its stand against the rising right-wing radicalization—India has time and again failed to deliver on its promise of being a global leader.
(Courtesy: The Express Tribune)A country with over 1.3 billion population packs opportunities in abundance. The world doesn’t care about India’s well-being. The corporates, ready to invest in the country, are ROI driven. They don’t care if India’s middle-class is getting paid enough. They don’t care about poverty, unemployment and infrastructure development. They have vested self-interest—and that’s what they care about above all. And this is perhaps why India stands as a bright spot.
(Courtesy: Dawn)Similarly, the world doesn’t care about Pakistan. What makes their situation even worse is their small piece of land, crumbling democracy, and a smaller population. Each of such factors contributes to ensuring that they aren’t even a desired investment destination.
We’re living in an open world. (Yes, even in Trump era!) But to think that one country cares about the other is obnoxiously wrong. Each has their own interest. The world doesn’t care about India. It just wants something from India. And this positions us well. Similarly, the world doesn’t care about Pakistan. Sadly, they have don’t have anything to give. So, they are positioned worse.