October 7, 2011
WHO DID THEY THINK THE AXIS OF GOOD WAS DIRECTED AGAINST?:
Karzai picks partnership with India over Pakistan (James Lamont, 10/05/11, Financial Times)The agreement will antagonise and isolate Pakistan, which views Afghanistan not only as sharing Islamic bonds but also as strategic territory to retreat into in a conflict with India.
Pakistan deeply fears being encircled by its arch-rival India, and is accused by India and some Nato commanders of using proxy militant groups to maintain influence in Afghanistan.
"The deal jeopardises the recent thaw in Indo-Pakistani relations and further solidifies Pakistan's view of Afghanistan as a staging post for Indian intelligence operations," said James Brazier, analyst at US-based IHS Global Insight.
Anglo-Indian operations.
Posted by oj at October 7, 2011 6:50 AM
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