The recent statement of US ambassdor Richard Holbrook to Pakistan and Afghanistan was misinterpreted by many. In my opinion what he meant between the lines in the language of diplomacy was very dangerous for Pakistan but was not understood by those who have been hypnotised by Noor Jahan's songs and Jeevay Jeevay Pakistan slogans instead of knowing history of International relations. It will be naive to think that Richard Holbrooke was justifying the strategic depth policy of Pakistan in Afghanistan. What he meant in reality was :
Before the problem [terrorism] is inter-nationalised [and west specially US gets affected again] it is better to address the root of the problem - which is Pakistan's interest in Afghanistan. Now Pakistan due to its weak state structure and political economy too cannot handle the probem of terrorism by herself hence US intervention [and in later stage military presence] is necessary in Pakistan. So Pakistan's role in Afghanistan can be accepted [if Pakistan accepts the role of US in Pakistan willingly].
My analysis is that the basic stance of Pakistan army about strategic depth was due to Pakistan's India-centric policies [recently even spelt out loud by Kayani] which have been refuted by all analysts of substance even in Pakistan [Punjab] like Najam Sethi of Daily Times or Kamran Shafi of Dawn etc. On the other hand ,after going through 30 years of war and witnissing the prophecies of real national heroes like Dr Najib coming true , the invincilbe Afghans will never accept legitimate or illigitimate role of anyone as the current generation of Afghans is much politically aware than ever before.
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