Lt. Gen. Retd. Naeem Khalid Lodhi (Defence Analyst)
Recent statement by Indian Army chief is very strange. It seems that theseremarks are given under the pressure of Indian political leadership.Actually, US tilt towards India is destabilizing the balance of power inregion.
The increasing influence of China in the region is also against Americanand Indian interests. India has to realize that promoting American agendasin the region will eventually damage its own national interests.
Moreover, the history tells us that the United States uses its allies asscapegoat to hide its failure. Actually being a superpower, US cannotaccept its defeat. India cannot afford any misadventure with Pakistan.
The conventional wars are not a solution of any dispute; we have to adoptdiplomatic ways to protect the sovereignty of our country. We are not inthe favour of use of force but India must not miscalculate our policy ofminimum deterrence.
Dr Huma Baqai (IR Expert)
Pakistan has clearly expressed its stance regarding Afghanistan that peacein Afghanistan is also in the best interest of Pakistan. As an ally,Pakistan has rendered matchless sacrifices in war on terror.
US administration must realize our desire for peace in Afghanistan. Theshifting ground realities in Afghanistan are alarming; the influence ofISIS is growing in northern parts of Afghanistan.
Despite of all military advancements and technology, the United States hasfailed to sustain peace and desirable results in Afghanistan. There aremany strategic flaws in Trump’s administration.
Moreover, giving India a strategic place in Afghanistan is another blunderby the US administration.