I think we will be seeing a lot more of these stories in the future, we are being told day in and day out that the old one superpower world is over and the rising giants of China and India are the next big thing, well whilst I think that’s a bit premature, nonetheless it’s time for these nations to start taking care of more of the heavy lifting. The US and Britain along with one or two European nations can’t keep on shouldering the burden for ever, it’s time to let some other guys do the work for a change.
Plus the fact that the Indians and Chinese might be just a little less worried about the “human rights” of pirates than western nations.
Its not a matter of “letting” other people take on the responsibilities. Its more a case of our diminishing projection of strength and influence. Hence forth we will not be the ones looked up to for leadership and help. It was always something we took upon ourself readily .......because we could. Not anymore. We are now quietly following the Britain and Europe into their eventual demise.