Need to increase interaction with US: Dutt

He stated that the problems encountered in international relations following the May 1998 blasts were partly of India8217;s own making. 8220;Especially the hoopla, the I8217;ll-take-on-the-whole-world attitude was like some child in the street flaunting new toys,8221; he remarked. Prof. Dutt added that security had always been interpreted in a very narrow sense. 8220;Not all weapons can secure a country without internal cohesion and economic stability,8221; he said.

The sinologist added that in the final analysis social solidarity and economic well being constituted national security.