Eqbal Ahmad: Post - Pokhran Days

Dr HoodBhoy!

First of all India`s stance on nuclear issue is more in line with reality.

Particularly when America is trying to design, its Anti-missile defense in contravention of its commitment. The world will be an American Colony.

So how can you convince the American Public which has recently refused to approve signing of CTBT.

Second, the Pakistan reaction (and it was reaction) to the defense needs how flimsy it may be. What other choice was there.

Pakistan can definitely take the shield of India on Nuclear issue without any problem. The supposed advantage of economic downpouring of Dollar is a myth. For one excuse or another Pakistan will be bent to become a subject of India. Our future does not lie with identification with America, but alternate solutions for self reliance.

Second, by the time Dr. Eqbal wrote the article already 50000+ Kashmiris were slain. Further bloodshed was just a continuation.

In fact by becoming a nuclear flashpoint, the world has for the first time realized the dangerous situation in Kashmir. And recent overtures by India towards Hurriet Conference etc are a manifestation of this and not a change of heart.

So arguments of Eqbal Ahmed although good on paper have no relevance except as a historical interest.