A Joint Seminar of NDU - National Defence University

Although the US has signed a nuclear deal with India, yet everyone knows that
there is a strong divergence between India and the US. India is deeply concerned to its
autonomy and therefore, Pakistan has to look carefully that how the situation unfolds.
Pakistan should not get fear of this deal and it has to develop relations with China.
There are many tangible threats which should not be overlooked. Pakistan should avoid
the reactionary mode and arms race. A balanced analysis of threats and internal
problems should be done for best possible response. For a bright future, Pakistan
should adopt constructive approach instead of indulging in costly arms race.
Wrap-Up
It is a fact that India is emerging as a major factor in the global politics and the
Indo-US nuclear deal further enhances the Indian say in the international nuclear affairs.
Even then, India does not want to become a puppet of the US. Also, some scholars in
the US think that the Indo-US nuclear cooperation poses some unintended
consequences which have not been catered for. In fact its corporate sector of America
which encourages its government to incline towards India because of their perceptions
of Indian economy growing and aspirations of American corporate sector to get a share
of Indian economic growth. Therefore, this partnership is not a simple matter as it
seems. For Pakistan, this partnership also shows the shift in the US mindset. China is
advising Pakistan to keep its own house in order. Situation of ugly security prevails in
the region and hence Pakistan should avoid from over-reacting.
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