So tell me how has our negotiations on Kashmir with India are going? The part of Kashmir we currently have was by armed struggle...FYI...
Are you sure you want me to tell you the truth? 99% of humans get pissed off when they hear the truth. The truth is, there were three times in each civilian government's previous tiny cycle, where this issue came close to a civil resolution (meaning without a war). And it was on equal terms as India wasn't as powerful as it is today. Now, the Pakistani military even knows the massive imbalance that exists between the two nations and its growing by every month and at a very fast race!
India, just last month signed more deals than the entire defense budget of Pakistan for an entire year. So you've lost that "equality" that was there 20 years ago. Now, more than likely, Kashmir will be settled on terms of "as-is" meaning the current boundaries will become permanent. Macho talk is all different, but simply put (militarily), Pakistan has no offensive means to "get Kashmir" anymore. Does that tell you where the Kashmir situation is? Reality is a bi**h and the sooner you wake up to it, the better it is.
Pakistan will not abandon its support for Palestine or Kashmir...
What support..? Pakistani Civil and Military leaders are now constantly asking the US to help put a line in the sand as Pakistan needs to focus on her economy and it has no ability to even come close to a continued arms race in this region. You can't ever get offensive with $ 8-10 billion defense budget compared to a $ 50-75 billion defense budget with 3:1 odds in India's favor.
Similarly, what "support" for the Palestinians? What is it that Pakistan has done that was so great for the Palestinians beyond talking points? The best thing for the Palestinians is if like Turkey, Pakistan became Israel's friend and pursued her towards establishing a two state solution and helped in that process. In both scenarios above, only fools can think about anything but diplomatic option.
IMO, Pakistan has a huge talent base, and Israel can help in pushing that talent base to a better use through offering technology and other stuff. Remember, Israel is all about business and establishing ties with Muslim countries. And like Israel, Pakistan is also a nuke power in the Muslim world (and the only one). So two can join hands and do a lot of good for the world.
You can have your own opinion but I think Pakistan Government knows to whom they should have relations and with whom they shouldn't.
I am glad you said that. When General Musharraff went to his one of the first mainstream tours to the US, who did he address? And spent about 80% of the time with? The American Jewish community and in his words "he was honored to address the "distinguished" American Jewish community" (I witnessed this statement). Now this was the Army Chief of Pakistan and the President......does it show where they were leaning like 10 years ago? Same thing I said above, towards establishing diplomatic relations with Israel. But each time someone tried, they somehow had to surrender to the hardliners inside Pakistan.
I hope I was able to clarify are few things for you. I say its time you take your country back from the hardliners and take her to where the potential for your country exists, way up the ladder from where it is today!!
I don't think Israel nor India is the biggest enemy of Pakistan.
The real enemy it faces is within,the sooner they'll figure it out, the better in my opinion
Absolutely agreed. Pakistan is a nuke power like India and Israel with plenty of "delivery systems" in place. So they need to get comfortable in their skin and realize no one wants a nuke conflict. Once the sense of security settles in, they, then, have to take a holistic look around and realize what have the past 65 years been? IMO, a total mess if you look at the human development, country's infrastructure (till 4 years ago, jobs, education, etc, etc).
Which then takes me back to my core point, focus on expanding the economy and strengthening the civilian system. When average Pakistanis (like average Indians, Israelis and Americans) have opportunities inside Pakistan, and the hard-line mentality you see in some on here or inside Pakistan dissipates, that's progress and it will take this country to places.
Joining hands (even for business and trade) with Israel will allow Pakistan to develop much faster. They don't have to do military cooperation if they aren't comfortable in the beginning, they can start with trade and business and see the results of joining hands. Through Pakistan, Israel can gain influence (Trade wise) to the Middle Eastern markets, and through Israel, Pakistan can work with the EU and the US much beyond where they can ever get to (compare to today's situation). Its a win win for the entire globe.