In September 2018, the U.S. signed a security agreement with India unlocked the sales of billions of dollars of high-tech American weapons. India will purchase fighter jets, transport planes, drones and missile defense systems from American military manufacturers including Lockheed Martin. The U.S. government is seeking India as an ally to counter the rise of China and Russia’s military strength in the Indo-Pacific region. Proponents argue that the agreement is necessary to counter China and Russia’s influence and the agreement will generate billions of dollars in revenue for U.S. military defense contractors. Opponents argue that the agreement will encourage China and Russia to beef up their militaries and trigger a global arms race.
44% Yes |
56% No |
39% Yes |
42% No |
4% Yes, selling military weapons to foreign countries will help boost the economy |
6% No, and we should increase diplomatic efforts to resolve conflicts peacefully |
4% No, this will start a global arms race |
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4% No, and we should not sell military weapons to any foreign country |
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@8JCJLWV4yrs4Y
Not enough knowledge to make an informed vote
@8ZSCMSF2yrs2Y
No, and we should NOT sell military weapons to any foreign country. We should also NEVER sell our nuclear weapons to any foreign country either. This would start a global arms race.
@8NZC5ZM3yrs3Y
No, and we should NOT sell military weapons to any foreign country. This would start a global arms race. We should also NEVER sell our nuclear weapons to any foreign country either.
@8LG6J6C3yrs3Y
Continue to foster a military alliance and international cooperation (through the Quadrilateral, etc.)
@8RSZKBX3yrs3Y
Yes, but only to protect against terrorism.
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