The role of the United States over the years in India-Pakistan relation has been dubious.There has been much expectation from both the sides, but practically other than giving lip services or creating confusion by changing stance, US so far has not done anything major to play the role of a responsible mediator between the two nations,often hostile at each other.
Pakistan has often enjoyed leverage over India so far relation with USA is concerned.In the cold war era, it received US support by becoming an active member of the US backed South East Asian Treaty Organization(SEATO).India on the other hand, was often criticized for not being a party to American ambitions during the cold war phase.NAM,of which India was a party, was often criticized as being tantamount to non commitment and non involvement.The relationship worsened during Soviet invasion of Afghanistan.The traditional friendship of the then USSR and India, kept India aloof from criticizing her traditional friend.On the other hand Pakistan joined hand with US to combat USSR invasion of the Afghan soil.It is only recently that India has been in the "Good Book" of USA and getting a treatment often enjoyed by Pakistan,courtesy the much talked about"Nuclear Deal".
US despite declaring war against international terrorism has been unusually silent when question came over branding Pakistan as a breeding ground of terrorism, a notion perceived by most of the nations.The so called "Four Pillar of US Policy on Kashmir" gives Pakistan an edge as it talks about Indian government's role in addressing the grievances of the Kashmiri people, whereas POK does not find any inportance at all in the policy.
The ambivalent attitude of the US after Mumbai blast of 1993 or even after 26/11 incident reflects its policy of "escapism" when its own interests are not at stake.Thus the only thing US reiterates after all the mych hyped visits of the high profile diplomats to these two nations is that US wants the Kashmir issue to be solved by these two nations themselves through dialogues.And even after verifying evidences suggeting Pakistan's role in spreading terrorism on Indian soil,it reiterates its faith in Pakistan's role in combatting terrorism.Sounds ludicrous but unfortunately the unipolarity of the world with US being the only superpower, does not allow India to give vent to her anger to such dualism.
Conflicts often get exacerbated due to duslism of the mediator.That is exactly what is happening in case of US role in India -Pakistan.US must come out of shell and present itself in a more responsible manner if it really wants peace in South East Asia.Rather than complicating the already gloomy situation,US must become a responsible communicator and strive for bringing peace among these nations.It is often very difficult to call a spade a spade, but responsibility brings with it difficulties, always.
Pakistan has often enjoyed leverage over India so far relation with USA is concerned.In the cold war era, it received US support by becoming an active member of the US backed South East Asian Treaty Organization(SEATO).India on the other hand, was often criticized for not being a party to American ambitions during the cold war phase.NAM,of which India was a party, was often criticized as being tantamount to non commitment and non involvement.The relationship worsened during Soviet invasion of Afghanistan.The traditional friendship of the then USSR and India, kept India aloof from criticizing her traditional friend.On the other hand Pakistan joined hand with US to combat USSR invasion of the Afghan soil.It is only recently that India has been in the "Good Book" of USA and getting a treatment often enjoyed by Pakistan,courtesy the much talked about"Nuclear Deal".
US despite declaring war against international terrorism has been unusually silent when question came over branding Pakistan as a breeding ground of terrorism, a notion perceived by most of the nations.The so called "Four Pillar of US Policy on Kashmir" gives Pakistan an edge as it talks about Indian government's role in addressing the grievances of the Kashmiri people, whereas POK does not find any inportance at all in the policy.
The ambivalent attitude of the US after Mumbai blast of 1993 or even after 26/11 incident reflects its policy of "escapism" when its own interests are not at stake.Thus the only thing US reiterates after all the mych hyped visits of the high profile diplomats to these two nations is that US wants the Kashmir issue to be solved by these two nations themselves through dialogues.And even after verifying evidences suggeting Pakistan's role in spreading terrorism on Indian soil,it reiterates its faith in Pakistan's role in combatting terrorism.Sounds ludicrous but unfortunately the unipolarity of the world with US being the only superpower, does not allow India to give vent to her anger to such dualism.
Conflicts often get exacerbated due to duslism of the mediator.That is exactly what is happening in case of US role in India -Pakistan.US must come out of shell and present itself in a more responsible manner if it really wants peace in South East Asia.Rather than complicating the already gloomy situation,US must become a responsible communicator and strive for bringing peace among these nations.It is often very difficult to call a spade a spade, but responsibility brings with it difficulties, always.
