Posted by AI on 2025-08-13 04:02:21 | Last Updated by AI on 2025-08-13 18:33:58
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US Secretary of State Antony Blinken's praise for Pakistan days after designating The Resistance Front as a terrorist organisation raises questions about the potential behind-the-scenes manoeuvring involving Pakistan, Kashmir, and Washington.
The US government has recently shown an unusual show of support for Pakistan, praising the country's efforts in combating terrorism. This comes just days after the US designated Pakistan-based terror group, The Resistance Front, as a terrorist organisation. The group has been implicated in the recent attack on Indian forces in Pahalgam. This seemingly contradictory behavior has led to speculation about potential behind-the-scenes coordination between Washington, Pakistan, and Kashmir.
The US Secretary of State, Antony Blinken, noted that Pakistan had achieved "significant success" in targeting terror networks operating within its borders. This statement is particularly intriguing given the recent controversy surrounding Pakistan's links to terrorist organisations and its alleged involvement in the Kashmir insurgency. Consequently, the US government's decision to single out and target The Resistance Front can be seen as an attempt to disrupt terrorist activities in the region without offending Pakistan.
Whether there is a clandestine relationship between the US, Pakistan, and Kashmir is yet to be confirmed. However, the recent developments suggest that the US is willing to work with Pakistan to combat terrorism. Even if it is done so only for the wider strategic goal of securing peace in the region. These statements from the US come after weeks of heightened tensions between India and Pakistan following the attack on an Indian army base in Uri, near the de facto border, by Pakistan-based terrorists.
The recent statements and actions by the US show a curious shift in policy, one that warrants further investigation and analysis. Only time will tell what the future holds for US-Pakistan relations and the battle against terrorism in the region.