Several US lawmakers have gone beyond words and have taken steps to rein in Pakistan, such as by stalling US defence assistance. These are motivated by India’s economic growth, the influence of its successful diaspora, mutual interests and concerns about China. Yet it is far from clear whether a pivotal moment has arrived to successfully isolate Pakistan in the eyes of the civilised world. As pointed out by Ata Hasnain, a retired Indian general and respected commentator, Pakistan’s impunity stems from its uniquely strategic geography. But 2016 is very different from 1989, when Pakistan reneged on its Shimla commitment and turned the heat on Kashmir.

Source: Times of India September 27, 2016 20:26 UTC