I-ran,I-raq and 'proper' China.
Gunther:
From Charlie Ross Show last night.
Subject: India/Pakistan and the nuclear dilemma.
Participants: Sen.Moynihan,UN Ambassador Bill Richardson,a ex ambassador and an 'expert',whose names I didn't catch.
When Bill Richardson was asked whether China's behavior in light of the recent events Richardson replied something like this.
Bill Richardson: China's behavior was very 'proper' as indicated statements shows after both tests.
Now let us consider this statement within the context of all this.
a)China has been helping Pakistan to develop nuclear & missile capabilities for the last 25 years and the U.S new about it but turned a blind eye towards all this.
b)China is also supplying nuclear technology to Iran & U.S knows about it.
c)China supplied nuclear technology to N.Korea,known fact by everybody.
d)China received nuclear and other military technology from the U.S
up until 7 years ago.
e)China also tested nuclear devices after signing CTBT like France.
f)China also enjoys MFN status from the U.S
Now think about the U.S ambassador to the U.N's statement, ie
China's behavior is very 'proper'.
Assuming for a minute Richardson is echoing the administration's stand
on foreign policy,all I can say is WOW.
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Sen.Moynihan who was an ambassador to India and an overt friend of India had this to say.
Situation in the sub continent is very serious,not only for the area but for the whole world. The only way to ease the situation is for the world 'powers' to have a direct dialogue with India,Pakistan and China at the highest level,meaning at the heads of state level.He suggests that the world leaders should jointly visit these countries and convince them to refrain from further escalation.
He specifically noted diplomacy by some under secretary or deputy secretary from the state department won't work. He also thinks the Indians are reasonable people and that he couldn't say that for sure about Pakistan,but then again Moynihan is a fan of India and not a big fan of Pakistan and Muslim political ideologies.
He also warned Pakistan's 'bomb' is the first 'Islamic bomb' and hence more troubling.
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The 'expert' guy keep referring to Iran and Iraq as I-ran and I-raq and said I-ran would be the next to go nuclear with Chinese help.I didn't pay much attention to the 'expert' on the count of I don't like to listen to foreign policy 'experts' who can not pronounce the name of the countries.<gg>
The ex ambassador to Pakistan was a nice guy.
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As for India trying to be friends with the U.S,all I can say is it is easier said than done as it takes two to tango,and besides I don't think the U.S wants give up their interests in China.But who knows stranger things have happened.
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