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Where does Pakistan fit in the emerging US-Russia conflict in Afghanistan
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Abdul Rahim |
So far, despite all talk of President Trump’s coming would bring a difference to US-Russian relations, we still see both on different trajectories. Whether it comes to tensions in Eastern Europe, policy differences on the Syrian conflict or Afghanistan. The resurgent Russia wants a greater role in Afghanistan, independent of US and ISAF forces, where it is trying to court Taliban leaders to counter the menace of ISIS in Afghanistan.
Russia under Putin has been pursuing aggressive domestic and foreign policies. He crushed the Chechen insurgency with sheer brute force and militarily intervened in Georgia in support of South Ossetia. American media and Democrats in particular, have accused Russia of manipulating US elections results in favor of Trump through cyber-attacks.
More recently, the intervention of Russian forces in Syria has tilted the military balance in Assad’s favor, amply demonstrated by the fall of Aleppo. Moreover, Russia’s rapprochement with Turkey is indicative of it foreign policy goal of reclaiming its deserved status as a major power in the world politics. Then, there is the brewing tension between the two powers in Afghanistan
Read more: Are Russians using an unusual approach to regain their lost ‘global status’?
The recent statement “no negotiation from a position of strength” by Russian defense minister will further fuel the fire between US and Russia. In such a situation, President Trump will surely reconsider his policy towards Moscow, preferring to deal with Russia. In short, Russia and the U.S are again preparing for another proxy-war in Afghanistan. Islamabad will have to walk a fine thin line between Russian interests and American designs in Afghanistan.
Read Full Story: Where does Pakistan fit in the emerging US-Russia conflict in Afghanistan
Global Village Space
Abdul Rahim |
So far, despite all talk of President Trump’s coming would bring a difference to US-Russian relations, we still see both on different trajectories. Whether it comes to tensions in Eastern Europe, policy differences on the Syrian conflict or Afghanistan. The resurgent Russia wants a greater role in Afghanistan, independent of US and ISAF forces, where it is trying to court Taliban leaders to counter the menace of ISIS in Afghanistan.
Russia under Putin has been pursuing aggressive domestic and foreign policies. He crushed the Chechen insurgency with sheer brute force and militarily intervened in Georgia in support of South Ossetia. American media and Democrats in particular, have accused Russia of manipulating US elections results in favor of Trump through cyber-attacks.
More recently, the intervention of Russian forces in Syria has tilted the military balance in Assad’s favor, amply demonstrated by the fall of Aleppo. Moreover, Russia’s rapprochement with Turkey is indicative of it foreign policy goal of reclaiming its deserved status as a major power in the world politics. Then, there is the brewing tension between the two powers in Afghanistan
Read more: Are Russians using an unusual approach to regain their lost ‘global status’?
The recent statement “no negotiation from a position of strength” by Russian defense minister will further fuel the fire between US and Russia. In such a situation, President Trump will surely reconsider his policy towards Moscow, preferring to deal with Russia. In short, Russia and the U.S are again preparing for another proxy-war in Afghanistan. Islamabad will have to walk a fine thin line between Russian interests and American designs in Afghanistan.
Read Full Story: Where does Pakistan fit in the emerging US-Russia conflict in Afghanistan