China, just as Israel, are the two contries that spy on us the most. I bet China already knows the working on that copter.
Lol yeah you are right in spotting that Pakistan has switched sides over this whole thing. Relationships were already strained with the US thanks to the UAV strikes and now this seems to have pushed them over the limit.
Just now I'm hearing that alongside China, they are cutting deals with the Russians for military and diplomatic relations and "the combatting of heroin trafficking" according to Russia Today. It's kind of obvious they either stopped seeing benefit with being on the US/West's side or are just trying to intimidate/threaten the US/West into restarting their relationship.
However, cutting whatever aid Pakistan gets will most likely result in a complete collapse of the country and it falling into the Extremist's hands, essentially creating another safe haven for them. A collapsed state will probably also be rescued or helped out by the likes of the Chinese, Russians or Iranians and thus increasing their power and influence.
Either case is disasterous to the US/West, so I think best thing is to keep giving them aid, as even in the worst case scenario of them coming under the influence of Russia/China, they will still owe us something, and thus we still have a stake and say in their country.
Keep your friends close, and your enemies closer.
Btw, whose the hot-ass chick in your avatar and signiture mate?![]()
You dont know too much about that part of the world do you?
Sorry lad, but you are wrong. A Pak-India war would go nuclear resulting in no winner. China does as it deems strategically best for it.
On the issue, Pakistan has agreed to return the copter parts. See what happens when you ask people nicely?
John Kerry would have made a great President. He's smart, suave, intelligent. Hope he runs again someday.
http://www.washingtonpost.com/world...-aid-prospects/2011/05/16/AFJJIZ4G_story.html
So we get some parts back. At this point it's moot considering the Paks have already allowed China to take a look.
Just recognize Baluchistan if the Paks are dumb enough to close off the ISAF supply line to Afgh.
Recognizing Baluchistan will mean nothing seeing as there isnt even a credible independence movement there. Plus, China would just veto any formal UN recognition.
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Hate to shock you, but Pakistan has been sanctioned 100000000000 times and always managed to get by. You dont know too much about that part of the world do you?
You're an idiot.
I am doing a PhD in US-Pakistani security relations. Most Baluchis are proud Pakistanis, you must have met a tiny minority who are separatists.
What's your familiarity with that part of the world?
I have been there, seen it. Studied it.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Balochistan_conflict
Looks like the Baluchistanis want India's help against Pakistan the oppressor.
You're an idiot.
I am doing a PhD in US-Pakistani security relations. Most Baluchis are proud Pakistanis, you must have met a tiny minority who are separatists.
What's your familiarity with that part of the world?
I have been there, seen it. Studied it.
Clearly, with your obvious diplomatic skills and humility, you're going to be applying for a government job when your done.