Flintlock
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As I pointed out earlier-muted criticism of the Indian role in Afghanistan has been present in other analysis by Western experts as well.
Please point out the 'muted criticism'.
But in this case we actually have a US intelligence official making some very strong claims largely in line with consistent Pakistani accusations of Indian involvement. One South Asia expert contested this, the intelligence official did not retract his claims. I also pointed out earlier that there are some Western experts who also have contradicted similar reports on Pakistani institutional involvement with the taliban.
I do not believe the Western media will pick up this story because it just doesn't fit in with US strategic objectives in the region - it is India that is being courted as a strategic partner and an ostensible counterweight to China, not Pakistan.
More like - because there is little or no evidence to back up these claims unlike the piles of the stuff against Pakistan.
The US is trying its best to take out the Taliban, IF it thinks that India is hampering their efforts, it won't remain a secret.
I fail to see how an India that is working against American interests can be considered an ally. Does not compute.
I have no clue why this US intelligence official would be seeking 'cheap revenge' from India over its accusations on Mumbai ... perhaps you can elaborate.
NOt that - the enthusiastic "Thanking" from all and sundry. But then its a lame question.