I usually prefer to be brief although I get carried away at times.
So in brief, my concern as a citizen of Earth is proliferation with respect to nuclear devices. Whether it be Pakistan, India, the US or Burkina Faso.
I don't believe responsible people assign India or anyone else to Third World status because of availability of nuclear weapons. I think it is more a question of a standard of living. I am not as familiar with India as you certainly are. I would venture a guess, however, that the standard of living for the broad population creates extremes not seen in most Euro countries, for example.
As you say; the availability of efficient energy would aid countries such as India. However in the interim, my impression (again as an outsider who has not the facts, just an impression) is that if a significant part of the population has problems with the basics of food, clothing, and shelter then that is a Third World country.
Is this the case or no, I am willing to be corrected. |
