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http://mrunal.org/2012/11/diplomacy-durand-line-baluchistan-gwadar-por...
Recently, a top US diplomat said that Durand Line constitutes the international border between Afghanistan and Pakistan.
This has annoyed the Afghan Government.
Afghanistan
Durand Line does not have any legitimacy.We reject the statement made by USA.
Pakistan
Durand Line between Pakistan and Afghanistan is a closed and settled issue.
US
For gaining support of Pakistanis during Cold war, US sided with them on Durand Line issue.
After above controversy, US said Our policy on this (Durand Line) has not changed.
India
United Nations
The Durand Line question has not yet formally reached the United Nations,
otherwise, UN could play a major role in settling the disputes between Afghanistan and Pakistan.
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It may be worthwhile for India to signal that we do not necessarily recognize the Durand Line.
Why? Because, to this date, the relations between Afghanistan and Pakistan are characterized by rivalry, suspicion and
resentment.
The primary cause of this hostility rests in the Durand Line Agreement. India can use it to deepen friendship with
Afghanistan, by taking their side on Durand issue.
But Indian Foreign policy prefers to stay away from all political risks, therefore very unlikely.
If there is a strong and assertive Government in Afghanistan, following things can happen
a. Afghan Government takes very assertive and aggressive stance. (just like China over Tibet issue).
b. Afghan armed forces may launch some campaign to reclaim the territory.
c. Afghan intelligence service may start funding and training Baluch insurgents to create more trouble for Pakistan. (just like ISI
+LeT= trouble 4 India)
Therefore, Pakistan wants a weak, destabilized, puppet government in Afghanistan to prevent above nightmares from happening.
Thats why, ISI has been providing shelter for members of Al-Qaeda and Taliban In Baluchistan area. It serves two purpose
a. Taliban commits acts of terrorism within Afghanistan = keeps President Hamid Karzais Government occupied with domestic
trouble.
b. Baluch rebels and Talibans belong to two separate Ethnic groups. So Presence of Taliban in the region assure that they keep
infighting to dominate the region. (Both of them finance operations using kidnaping, ransom, toll-tax, etc. So, if two
companies operating in same territory, there will be struggle for gaining those economic resources.)
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Pakistani Government has built a port @Gwadar, in Baluchistan coast, with the help of Chinese engineering expertise.
Gwadar project is trouble for India, because of following reasons
Around One third of worlds oil supply comes through the Strait of Hormuz. (Recall the Hormuz oil blockade article click
ME)
Gwadar is located only 180 nautical miles from the Strait of Hormuz.
This port would enable Pakistan take control over the world energy jugular and destroy Indian tankers (in case of war).
Earlier, All Pakistani Naval ships were concentrated @Karanchi port. Indian Navy could easily attack them and block
Pakistani trade.
But now with Gwadar port, Pakistani navy could spread out its ships, thus preventing Indian navy from destroying all assets
once. (Gwadar port is 450 km further away from Indian Border than Karachi Port.)
The Baluch rebels are opposing Gwadar port.
They say Gwadar Port hasnot lead to any economic Development in the region, all the port-jobs are given to the migrants
from Punjab and Sindh province. There have been reports of rebels attacking Chinese engineers and workers. (and Pakistan
claiming that RAW had hand in it).
Gwadar port a part of String of Pearls strategy of Chinese where theyve got hold of strategic ports in Gwadar, Bangladesh,
SriLanka, Burma, Thailand, Combodia, and South China Sea etc.
On a world map, these ports form of string (of pearls) which may form as Chinese line of defense to control oil movement.
Although China has always denied that Gwadar will ever be used by Chinese military.
Publicly China has always called it a civilian port of Pakistan.
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trying to Talibanise the Baluch society. Just where I am right now, the ISI the Pakistani secret service has set up two
religious militant groups against the Baluch national struggle. They have formed these groups in the name of Islam but their
real aim is to crush the Baluch freedom movement.
The Taliban are basically Pakistani military without uniform. They started beheading westerners after 9/11 but we were being
beheaded by these religious butchers long ago. We have told the International community about the evil plans of the ISI the
Pakistani secret services but our plea has been stubbornly ignored.
An independent Baluchistan would not only be good for us but also for the rest of the world. As we are secular people we
would not allow extremism coming from Pakistan, Iran or Afghanistan.
Pakistans Prime Minister Yousuf Gillani has even spoken about conducting a referendum in Baluchistan but, tell me, when
the French, the English, etc pulled out from their colonies, was there any referendum at all? Were also a colony so Pakistan
should leave without any pre-conditions.
1. Critically examine the Strategic interests of India, in and around the Strait of Hormuz. (20 marks)
2. Assess the turbulent situation in Baluchistan. (10 marks)
3. For India, What are the security and strategic implications of Gwadar Port? (10 marks)
1. Do you think we should help Baluchistan gain independence, like we did to Bangladesh in 1971?
2. Apart from Bangladesh, do you know names of any other countries that gained independence with the help of foreign
powers?
3. If Baluchistan gains independence, what will be its implication on the International Power equations?
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http://www.afghanland.com/history/durrand.html
http://www.indianexpress.com/news/durand-line/1024243
http://weeklypulse.org/details.aspx?contentID=689&storylist=6
http://www.ipsnews.net/2012/10/qa-Baluch-groups-to-unite-against-pakistan/
http://www.dw.de/taliban-are-pakistani-military-without-uniform/a-15939683-1
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Background, implications explained
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Communique, Highlights
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sentiments, how & why Indias policy failed
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India,Pakistan,Afghanistan,Iranian interests
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rajesh
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answer:d,is it right or not?please tell me sirrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr:
shashank
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sir! the maps r not opening up in this article
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