No use copy pasting several articles and news items which clearly establish cozying up of relations with Russia and Pakistan and the already cemented bond between China and Pakistan. What I'd like the members to indulge in, is a discussion which involves implications:
a) for each of the three countries which are part of the axis - of being part of such an axis/alliance;
b) for US;
c) for India;
d) and the potential of Iran or potential of Turkey, becoming part of this axis.
OK dear, now that tangent seem to have gone for now, I guess we can talk about the topic more sensibly!
There is no doubt that the geopolitical alliances in the region are shifting. We have had our differences with the Soviets and that have affected our relations with Russian badly till now. However with new developments in the region it seems that Russia China and Pakistan are all set to come closer than before. Stating that we will form some kind of alliance against US or India is farfetched and not based on reality. Secondly we do not have to form an alliance “against” anyone. A mutual cooperation agreement will be huge for all parties involved, especially for Pakistan because we will be the weakest of the three. Also note that this will not be limited to these three countries alone and others will be joining in.
Russians are cozying up with Pakistan. There is a serious lack of intent and drive to take advantage of this situation and get close to Russia from our side but that is all still happening (though not at a pace at which I would like or on which it could happen). India growing close to US I also effecting the Russian judgement. However please note that they are still tied up in multi billion projects with India and their friendship is a long and trusted one. It won’t be changing overnight however things are and will gradually move in that direction. As the US influence in India increase this will all happen.
As for the implication, they are huge. HOWEVER, again, note that this is all not going to happen overnight. In fact, it will need some serious commitment and intention on part to make it happen. Otherwise, we may lose this opportunity as well.
About implications, well they are huge, especially for us. Also if anyone thinks here that Pakistan have nothing to offer in return to any such alliance, I am sorry but they are just fools. Living in delusions. There is a lot that Pakistan offers but have you ever seen anything good coming from debating with a fool? So why bother now? So “matti pao”
For US, it won’t be that huge of a problem. They are without doubt an excellent administration. They think way ahead of time and have surely calculated the pros and cons of any such development. Surely there are not many cons for them. They are losing interest in the area. Only think that bothers them is China and too is not a direct confrontation for now.
For India, well NO, India won’t lose its importance. They are on the right track of development and will continue to be a major player in the area however that importance will be shared and it won’t be like becoming the lone wolf of the region!
For Turkey joining, considering all indicators as of now, YES, there is a very good chance of Turkey joining hands in any such cooperation. In fact, Turkey won’t be the only one and many others are likely to follow..
All said, what I cannot stress enough on is that an alliance is not necessarily AGAINST anyone. Mutual cooperation, preservation of mutual interests is the way to go forward and that is what we are looking at. It will be for the good of everyone.
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