Strike a balance

We need good relations with Russia in one way or other. Russia not only has military might but is also the most powerful country in the region. Balancing relations with Russia and the US – who are supposed to be staunch enemies – is not an easy task. But Pakistan is handling this in a professional manner. Apart from this, relations between India and the US are also improving. The military logistics agreement, which was signed last year between India and the US, clearly paints a picture of their rosy relationship. On the other hand, Pakistan had joint military exercises (Drozabha 2016) with Russia apart from the Aman Naval exercises.

Actually, the Putin administration has understood that without the help of Pakistan it cannot achieve its objectives in Afghanistan. To them, the biggest threat at the moment is the presence of the US military in the region. They need a friend like Pakistan to restore peace. This is why they convened the ‘Moscow Summit’ to find a solution. Pakistan’s relations with Russia and the US, at the same time, are quite balanced. This will undoubtedly help the countries tackle the growing problems across the region.

Waqar Abro

Karachi