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

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. #vajpayee #iraq #georgebush #iraqwar #india #indiausa Hindustan Times Videos bring you news, views and explainers about current issues in India and across the globe. We’re always excited to report the news as quickly as possible, use new technological tools to reach you better and tell stories with a 360 degree view to give you a better understanding of the world around you.