The United States has moved away from Pakistan, China has become closer: Mike Mullen
For a decade, the United States has clearly distanced itself from Pakistan. And Mike Mullen, the former chairman of the US Joint Chiefs of Staff, thinks Pakistan is getting closer to China.
But if the list of the closest allies of the United States was listed, Pakistan’s name would have been at the top. The various geopolitical activities prove that. But for various reasons that sweet relationship has not existed for several years. On the contrary, there is a rift between the two countries at this time.
Mullen made the remarks at a time when the White House and US State Department have openly denied allegations of US interference in Pakistan’s internal politics.
The Dawn reports that the United States and Pakistan once had very close relations. Washington has sided with Islamabad during the war on terror and the Cold War. Asked about relations between the two countries, Mullen said: “It’s really hard to say.
Mike Mullen was chairman of the United States Joint Chiefs of Staff from October 2006 to September 2011. His name was involved in the so-called Memogate controversy. The controversy erupted over a letter. The letter called for US assistance in thwarting a military coup in Pakistan. But in the end no such coup took place.
Mike Mullen said China is not only Pakistan’s neighbor but also supports Pakistan. Their closeness is in line with China’s global ambitions. Because Beijing prefers to keep its neighbor closer to itself, away from the United States. For these reasons, US-Pakistan relations have been strained for some time.
