07-19-2014, 01:59 PM
Conclusion
US’s withdrawal from Afghanistan will affect the geo-political and
economic conditions of the region. There will new shift in convergences and divergences in
Pak-India relations. Pakistan needed to get out of its collective siege mentality to bury
conspiracy theories and blaming others; and start assessing the situation according to
changing realities. The fact is that Pakistan is facing a blow back of its own policies.
It is
imperative for Pakistan to get out of the denial mode, start putting its internal house in order
and not shy away from seeking international help. The regional states and global powers were
favorably disposed towards helping Pakistan to counter the extremism and terrorism menace;
of course they wanted to help Pakistan in their own interest. A second type of terrorism is
sectarian in nature involving domestic groups but fueled by the Arab-Iran rivalry.
It is
important to reach a consensus with the Arab States and Iran that Pakistan cannot afford their
proxy war on its soil. The regional actors should adopt regional approach towards peace
where they should stand together to block the external forces interfering in the affairs of the
region.
US’s withdrawal from Afghanistan will affect the geo-political and
economic conditions of the region. There will new shift in convergences and divergences in
Pak-India relations. Pakistan needed to get out of its collective siege mentality to bury
conspiracy theories and blaming others; and start assessing the situation according to
changing realities. The fact is that Pakistan is facing a blow back of its own policies.
It is
imperative for Pakistan to get out of the denial mode, start putting its internal house in order
and not shy away from seeking international help. The regional states and global powers were
favorably disposed towards helping Pakistan to counter the extremism and terrorism menace;
of course they wanted to help Pakistan in their own interest. A second type of terrorism is
sectarian in nature involving domestic groups but fueled by the Arab-Iran rivalry.
It is
important to reach a consensus with the Arab States and Iran that Pakistan cannot afford their
proxy war on its soil. The regional actors should adopt regional approach towards peace
where they should stand together to block the external forces interfering in the affairs of the
region.