Priyanka Tiwari
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Suspense crime, Digital Desk : Former Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah has issued a sharp critique of American foreign policy, reminding observers that the United States operates solely on the basis of its own self-interest. His comments were triggered by a recent statement from former U.S. President and current presidential candidate Donald Trump, who suggested he would invite the Pakistan Army Chief to the White House if he wins the upcoming election.
Speaking to the press, Abdullah dismissed any surprise at Trump's potential diplomatic outreach, framing it as a classic example of America's transactional approach to international relations. He emphasized that the U.S. has a long history of forging and then discarding alliances based on its shifting strategic needs.
Abdullah pointed to the complex and often contradictory history of U.S.-Pakistan relations as proof of his argument. He recalled the era of the "war on terror" when Pakistan was a major non-NATO ally, only for that relationship to sour dramatically after Osama bin Laden was discovered and killed by U.S. forces in Abbottabad, Pakistan. The fact that Trump is now floating the idea of re-engaging with the very same military establishment is, for Abdullah, a clear sign that U.S. policy is guided by convenience, not principle.
"The United States has no permanent friends or enemies; it only has its own interests," Abdullah stated, paraphrasing a famous axiom of international diplomacy. He suggested that whether it's dealing with Pakistan, India, or any other nation, Washington's primary motivation will always be what best serves America's agenda at that specific moment.
From an Indian perspective, any signal of a renewed strategic partnership between the U.S. and the Pakistani military is viewed with significant caution. Abdullah's remarks serve as a stark reminder of the realities of realpolitik, warning against placing too much faith in alliances and highlighting the pragmatic, and often cynical, nature of global power dynamics.
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