20 years on, why India denied America's request for troops in Iraq | HT Explains

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More than 20 years have passed since the United States invaded Iraq and toppled Saddam Hussein's government. At the time, President George W Bush's Administration requested India to send troops to Iraq. New Delhi's decision to turn down that request may have one of India's wisest decisions.

HT's Shashank Mattoo breaks down why India refused to send troops to Iraq. Mattoo also unpacks the arguments for and against sending troops. He also lays out why that judgement seems to have been borne out by history.

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Many won't know that Saddam Hussein was the only middle East leader who supported India on the Kashmir issue and openly criticised Pakistan

PoseidonIncoming
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Vajpayee had taken some of the toughest and difficult decisions the nation had seen in its history.

vkitet
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India is a good friend to the world against Americas rabid warmongers. Good to have you there India!

novorossian
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I wasn't aware of this fact because I was quite young when the invasion took place but this was awesome. Thank you India 🇮🇳 ❤️ from the Republic of South Africa 🇿🇦

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Because India has integrity, and wants to be on the right side of history. Well done india 👍

Peter-MH
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Finally Hindustan Times got the budget to hire a reporter 🙂warna to subtitle padna padta rha

achintamkarmakar
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My respect points for India just went up, Iraq is the most heinous crime of the 21st century....

bladez-ifvw
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Saddam Hussein also supported India in Kashmir issue.❤🇮🇶🇮🇳

darshitsonker
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Never fight someone else's war. Period!

dukhi_aatma
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No doubt India has always taken wise and long term foreign policy decisions.

MuhammadAli-nwsu
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I love when the Indians stoop up for themselves and said No
And even now the only country sending aid to Syria after the earthquake whilst the West Is ignoring
Based India and common W India.
Jai hind

Shaykh-Waleed-White
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Atleast India does not have blood in her hands, so karma cannot get her! Nato nations have blood in their hands

DarlyaFaroeste
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One of the most prudent decisions my Indian brothers

freetheworld
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Absolutely, the Indians suffered under British colonial rule and therefore they could not in good conscience become a participant into any neo colonial situation. It was definitely the best option at the time and still would be if it happened yesterday.

clarenceedwards
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All the OIC countries, Pakistan, Bangladesh was part of the coalition force during Iraq invasion, however people blame India that Muslims are not safe in India. This is called hypocritical propaganda.

majichayan
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Heartbroken 💔 when comes to iraq. Million of civilian are dead because of Bush lying about WMDs😭😭😭😭

MutumDevarishi
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Atal ji was the best PM for India. The only politician that everyone respect in recent times.

himadrisikharkhargharia
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As a indian i know how deep relationship was established between iraq and iraq we will always support Iraq ❤

factsfitness
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What's daring is that Vajpayee did it after Indian Nuclear tests 1999 sanctions😂

emotionalIntelligence
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And this is why Vajpayee is regarded as Bhishma Pitmah in Indian politics 🙏🏻

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