December
01-31-2008, 11:17 PM
I think America actually wants to destabilise Pakistan so it can place yet another millitary base right next to Russia's border.
Russia diplomat warns of threat from Pakistan chaos
MOSCOW (Reuters) - A senior Russian diplomat warned the United States on Thursday that the threat from Pakistan if extremists came to power in Islamabad would be far greater than the potential danger from Iran.
Russia says there is no evidence that Iran is trying to build nuclear weapons but says Pakistan, a U.S. ally with nuclear arms, is a more likely threat.
"If extremists were to come to power there, than there would be a real threat," said the diplomat, who spoke on condition of anonymity at a briefing on U.S.-Russian relations.
READ MORE - http://in.reuters.com/article/southAsiaNews/idINIndia-30405320071108
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Russia diplomat warns of threat from Pakistan chaos
MOSCOW (Reuters) - A senior Russian diplomat warned the United States on Thursday that the threat from Pakistan if extremists came to power in Islamabad would be far greater than the potential danger from Iran.
Russia says there is no evidence that Iran is trying to build nuclear weapons but says Pakistan, a U.S. ally with nuclear arms, is a more likely threat.
"If extremists were to come to power there, than there would be a real threat," said the diplomat, who spoke on condition of anonymity at a briefing on U.S.-Russian relations.
READ MORE - http://in.reuters.com/article/southAsiaNews/idINIndia-30405320071108
http://graphics8.nytimes.com/images/2007/11/06/world/06pakistan2.ms.600.jpg