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Thu, Nov 18th 2010, 19:32

Andrea Aquino, NYU, Bronze Contributor (23)

The dynamic and changing relationships between states right now as a result of the 'currency war' are incredibly interesting but daunting at the same time. Although I do understand this use of soft power to proxy countries into certain positions, I do not find it to be the most effective method in the long-run. It is good to see that India and the US are establishing an overt relationship, especially economically. However, I think excluding countries completely from a partnership is not a good way to go about this. Pakistan is started to feel the pressure and danger to it's state economically with the growing relationship between India and the US. But is it in the United State's interest to see Pakistan turn toward China? I do not think so.

I believe the worst kind of foreign policy is to be exclusive. Exclusivity automatically breeds an unhealthy retaliation. Although this is an effective quiet way to suggest that the international community may not approve of your political and economic decisions, I still do not think it is the best way. "The Pakistani government and military adjusting their alliances with China as a counter balance" is a scary thought. This only creates more polarity in our world, and this is not an efficient way of aligning and facilitating political desires. Cooperation is key to success. Negotiations need to be had between all parties. A hand needs to be extended so that their is an alternate option instead of assuming destructive and potentially dangerous partnerships.