'US has now an ally in India, enemy in Islamabad'

[Aka123]

Holding that Pakistan is the source of many of the US problems in Afghanistan, an American lawmaker has said that America has now an ally in India and an enemy in Islamabad.

"Things have changed in the last 20 years. Pakistan is no longer our ally and India is no longer an ally of the Soviet Union. What we have now an ally in India and an enemy in Pakistan," Congressman Dana Rohrabacher said.

"It is not because we are declaring them that they are our enemy, but because Pakistan declared itself as an enemy of the United States," Rohrabacher alleged.

"No body, but an enemy would take the murderer, a terrorist who slaughter 3,000 people and give him safe haven and then arrest the man who helped us bring justice to that murderer."

He was referring to detained Pakistani doctor Shakil Afridi, who had helped the US Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) hunt down former Al-Qaeda leader Osama Bin Laden on May 2, 2011.

"It is about time that we realise that Pakistan is the source of the many of the problems that we have there (Afghanistan) rather than being optimistic that Pakistan is going to change," Rohrabacher said.

In response to a question from Rohrabacher, Washington -based think-tank Daniel Markey told lawmakers at a Congressional hearing that Pakistan can be even "worse enemy" of America than it currently is, particularly in Afghanistan.

"Let's be careful, what we wish for because they can be even worse enemy than they currently are," Markey, Senior Fellow for India, Pakistan and South Asia at the Council on Foreign Relations said.

"I think you are right in a sense. Pakistan has been incredibly frustrating and at times would be better characterised as an adversary or an enemy particularly with respect to our differences on Afghanistan," Markey said in response to question from Rohrabacher.

Seth G Jones from Rand told lawmakers in his remarks that individuals from the ISI and Pakistan military continue to provide some support to Afghan insurgents.

"Indeed, Pakistan is running one of the most successful covert action programmes today against a major power - and against the United States no less," he said.

"The US failure to curb Pakistan's sanctuary and support is particularly egregious since the United States was involved in an almost identical programmes 30 years ago - with the ISI - against the Soviets in Afghanistan," Seth said

'US has now an ally in India, enemy in Islamabad' - Hindustan Times

India even can't be an ally of Soviet Union as Soviet Union is not there any more.
But India Not an Ally of Russia Well that's a news to me.

Russia Seals Major Arms Deal with India | Russia | RIA Novosti

For Russia, deepening friendship with India is a top foreign policy priority - The Hindu

India begins talks to nudge up trade with Russia - The Hindu

India

India, Russia close to deal on remaining N-reactors - Hindustan Times

Russia is the most important and trusted ally of India. Currently Israel and US have developed a good relations with India as well.
India will always balance Russia and USA with her Diplomatic skills as both are very important and that I think is very necessary.

 

[Karasonmuno]

I am sure that your country will try to balance ties, and that is prudent indeed. But I honestly do not know who Moscow would side if, if ever forced to choose between Vietnam/India and China. Interests shift rapidly, and again, Pakistan is deepening its ties with Russia.

Both the West and China underestimate Russia's power to tip the scales, and that is unwise.

 

[Thorough Pro]

Didn't some one told uncle sam that its better to have an intelligent enemy than a moron friend.

 

[Abu Zolfiqar]

After seeing the name Rohrabacher I stopped reading.

The senile ol fart should find a new profession and maybe some Viagra or something

 

[Koovie]

Didn't some one told uncle sam that its better to have an intelligent enemy than a moron friend.

Intelligent friend? The one hiding Americas most wanted terrorist and the one getting bombed by drones on a monthly base?
Thats what I call friendship Thanks for the laugh lol.

 

[Rain]

this is the same dana who promotes Independent Balochistan?
article does not worth reading n wasting time.

 

[AirDefence]

WE NEVER LEAVE RUSSIA/SOVIET UNION AND MAINTAIN RELATIONS WITH US AND OTHERS

just I tell you one more thing , INDIA is the only country in the world who has its good relations with RUSSIA+US+ISRAEL+MIDDLE EAST+ WEST+EAST+ NORTH +SOUTH.... (china and Pakistan also)



GREAT FORIEGN POLICY..

 

[Spring Onion]

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[INDIC]

I am sure that your country will try to balance ties, and that is prudent indeed. But I honestly do not know who Moscow would side if, if ever forced to choose between Vietnam/India and China. Interests shift rapidly, and again, Pakistan is deepening its ties with Russia.

Both the West and China underestimate Russia's power to tip the scales, and that is unwise.

How could Russia help Pakistan in Afghanistan, what Pakistan can offer to Russia

 

[scorpionx]

I am sure that your country will try to balance ties, and that is prudent indeed. But I honestly do not know who Moscow would side if, if ever forced to choose between Vietnam/India and China. Interests shift rapidly, and again, Pakistan is deepening its ties with Russia.

Both the West and China underestimate Russia's power to tip the scales, and that is unwise.

In the near future serious confrontation between China and India/Vietnam is unlikely.On the other hand Russia/India/China stand on a common platform regarding Afghanistan and other major issues.

 

[BDforever]

In the near future serious confrontation between China and India/Vietnam is unlikely.On the other hand Russia/India/China stand on a common platform regarding Afghanistan and other major issues.

i said many times, there will be allied force in our region, this region will be united like Nato

 

[scorpionx]

i said many times, there will be allied force in our region, this region will be united like Nato

An Afghanistan specific joint force? That will be a possibility only if the Chinese recognize the growing militancy and extremism as a threat to its interest in the region.Things will be interesting if that happens.

 

[BDforever]

An Afghanistan specific joint force? That will be a possibility only if the Chinese recognize the growing militancy and extremism as a threat to its interest in the region.Things will be interesting if that happens.

can be, even this region can form organization like EU, we have some common things like transforming huge population into work force, climate challenge which is against our economic growth etc.

 

[scorpionx]

can be, even this region can form organization like EU, we have some common things like transforming huge population into work force, climate challenge which is against our economic growth etc.

Mate,the kind of political extremism we are facing in India and Bangladesh I am skeptical about anything like EU. Our politicians lack of judgement and seriousness of issues like Teesta and other issues.Let our politicians get educated how to be a good neighbor first.

 

[SamantK]

can be, even this region can form organization like EU, we have some common things like transforming huge population into work force, climate challenge which is against our economic growth etc.

If you look closely, India is already the likes of EU but only fully integrated!