Russia has entered into a military
alliance with Pakistan citing fears of transfer and expansion of ISIS in
Afghanistan from the Middle East. This is a major cause of concern for India as
Afghanistan is a strategically located and important friend for it. Moreover
Russia befriending first China and then Pakistan by ignoring traditional
relations with India is a major setback to Indian foreign policy.
Russia seems to have
capitalized on souring ties between the United States and Pakistan which have
deteriorated further with greylisting of 'terror state Pak' at FAFT under a US
proposal.
Russia must remember that
Pakistan is no way going to be contributor to peace in Afghanistan after
evidences have recently emerged showing Pakistan of aiding both Taliban and
ISIS simultaneously.
And most importantly, Russia
must also understand that India has an independent foreign policy and with its
strategic importance and size of economy, it
is not a kind of friend to be ditched every time with a 'carrot and stick'
policy.
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