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Who said that the respect is earned by bowing down?And is it 'earned' by bowing down, the way Arabs have earned the 'respect' of the zionazi state? You must have a big stake in the US. Is it your children studying in the US or your business?
Strong economy + democracy + humble attitude + people-to-people contact = respect
You might have not noticed but US - Saudi relations are relatively much balanced. Obama administration was adopting a harsh tone for Saudi Arabia but Trump administration rebooted the relations on a solid footing because Saudi investments and influence talks.
Turkey and Pakistan will create more problems for themselves with over-reactionary politics and cowboy style diplomacy. Can you achieve anything by fighting fire with fire? This strategy will not work with a superpower which have a massive history of voilence.
Do you work for Taliban or something? I will not entertain private questions.
IK is patriotic but understand the bigger picture, and had a lengthy meeting with Pakistan Army recently; to prepare for the upcoming meeting with American delegation. SMQ also pointed out in a press conference that Pakistan will NOT risk falling in FATF black list. Subtle hints for smart people in these moves and statement.
Some people are misreading the whole situation. Pakistan is in FATF grey list, and its primary agenda is to get out of it and uplift its economy. For this to happen, Pakistan have to 'work' with US. The so-called China-Iran-Turkey-Pakistan-Russia nexus have its limits.
I shall refresh your memory.Your lion hasn't yet lived up to its threats regarding NK. NK is still there after playing a little game with the moron in White House. So, the definition of a lion is actually quite flexible. You see, even a monkey like modi can be described as a lion, his goons do that, don't they?
DPRK was also trying to fight fire with fire in its case. DPRK tested scores of ballistic missiles (including an ICBM) and even exploded a hydrogen bomb which melted the mountain above.
Trump administration's response:-
1. Crippling economic sanctions which affected DPRK's trade relations with every country including China and Russia.
https://www.dw.com/en/us-launches-n...eting-dozens-of-shipping-companies/a-42717612
https://www.dw.com/en/north-korea-un-security-council-approves-new-sanctions/a-40457355
https://www.theguardian.com/world/2...s-to-stay-until-full-denuclearisation-says-us
USN and ROK Navy even inspect ships which are destined for North Korea.
2. A live demonstration of defenses against ICBM-class targets.
https://www.dvidshub.net/news/26419...allistic-missile-target-flight-test-intercept
https://breakingdefense.com/tag/flight-test-ground-based-interceptor-ftg-15/
3. Major uplift in American defenses against North Korean ballistic missiles in South Korea by bringing in a THAAD battery. This development infuriated China though*.
https://m.dw.com/en/us-begins-deployment-of-controversial-korean-thaad-missile-system/a-38590287?xtref=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.google.com%2F
*China is exerting pressure on North Korea to remove THAAD battery from its territory:
http://m.yna.co.kr/mob2/en/contents_en.jsp?cid=AEN20180803008900315&site=0200000000&mobile
4. Preparations for WAR with DPRK.
[A] Deployment of a USN Strike Force near DPRK to simulate CEC maneuvers:
https://www.businessinsider.com/us-navy-3-aircraft-carriers-bombers-pacific-north-korea-2017-11
https://thediplomat.com/2017/11/3-u...th-korean-japanese-navies-in-western-pacific/
https://www.cnbc.com/2017/10/27/nor...riminal-moves-as-carriers-operate-nearby.html
- with new generation of weapons:
https://www.nbcnews.com/news/north-...h-korean-missile-controls-say-experts-n825361
CEC refers to Cooperative Engagement Capability. FYI: https://www.navy.mil/navydata/fact_display.asp?cid=2100&tid=325&ct=2
Ground forces being prepped for any eventuality:
https://www.news.com.au/world/asia/...a/news-story/f6e1714d1c58ff30f5ef43aed31a541e
https://www.vox.com/world/2018/1/16/16896680/north-korea-trump-war-japan-missile
https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Foal_Eagle
https://www.usatoday.com/story/news...litary-remains-ready-korea-brooks/1060016002/
5. Naked threats of aggression to DPRK (of annihiliation):
https://www.theguardian.com/us-news...reatens-totally-destroy-north-korea-un-speech
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So what exactly DPRK achieve with its 'aggressive posturing' by testing so many ballistic missiles and even nuclear weapons?
NOTHING
US clearly lived up to its threats and provided two options to DPRK: negotiate [or] face destruction.
Kim Jong-Un came to his senses actually, and wrote a letter to Donald Trump to commence "talks."
I am not asserting that Kim Jong-Un is afraid to call the shots but he is eventually responsible for the fate of his country. And he have had a clear taste of American resolve this time.
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My POV is simple: YOU do not threaten US of consequences unless you have the power to act through it. Pakistan doesn't.
Diplomatic engagements are the only way forward for both camps. Reactionary politics will spark reactions accordingly, and PTI-led government have a lot on its plate already.
What I know - in person and through my studies - is that Americans are egotistical, dangerous and unpredictable.
Pakistani are expecting a bright future; not eager to fight a war with an egotistical superpower. Yes, people have absolute right to bash Americans (they do at personal capacity; including my own family members) but make no mistake; majority understand that by confronting US - we hold at risk everything dear to us. That 'sound diplomacy' is the only way forward in this scenario.
I live in Pakistan, and I know better. PDF crowd have its share of keyboard warriors but they do not represent whole Pakistan, mind you.
Utter nonsense.Who is trying to intimidate whom? A lamb never tries to intimidate a wolf. Only people like you spread this kind of propaganda. Let's face it, you work for the wolf, hence, this peculiar attempt to twist what is as obvious as daylight.
My views are for the benefit of my country, and not to appease keyboard warriors.
I have my fair share of criticism for American politics. Want me to post links?
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