Hussain Haqqani was Pakistan’s most reviled ambassador to the US–often derisively called “the US ambassador to Pakistan based in Washington“.
Mr. Haqqani’s latest rhetoric against Pakistan is nothing new–he has spent a lifetime deriding the Pakistani state. In the aftermath of the 911 attacks, Haqqani the opportunist jumped on the Neoconservative bandwagon and made a buck.
He even wrote a memo to the US which has been liked to a “traitor’s confession”. For that “Memo” he has been indicted in court. The Chief Justice of the Supreme court has demanded his appearance for his sins, and he is absconding. The noose is tightening around him, and soon he will be standing in Pakistani court which will send him to jail for being a foreign spy and a traitor.
- “By coming to terms with this reality, Washington would be freer to explore new ways of pressuring Pakistan and achieving its own goals in the region. Islamabad, meanwhile, could finally pursue its regional ambitions, which would either succeed once and for all or, more likely, teach Pakistani officials the limitations of their country’s power,” Hussain Haqqani writing in a conservative magazine called theForeign Affairs journal.
- “Once Pakistan’s national security elites recognize the limits of their power, the country might eventually seek a renewed partnership with the United States — but this time with greater humility and an awareness of what it can and cannot get.” Hussain Haqqani writing in a conservative magazine called the Foreign Affairs journal.
- “it is also possible, although less likely…”Even if the breakup of the alliance did not lead to such a dramatic denouement, it would still leave both countries free to make the tough strategic decisions about dealing with the other that each has been avoiding,” Hussain Haqqani writing in a conservative magazine called the Foreign Affairs journal.
- ”Pakistan could find out whether its regional policy objectives of competing with and containing India are attainable without US support. The United States would be able to deal with issues such as terrorism and nuclear proliferation without the burden of Pakistani allegations of betrayal.” Hussain Haqqani writing in a conservative magazine called the Foreign Affairs journal.
- “they could hardly be worse off than they are now, clinging to the idea of an alliance even though neither actually believes in it. Sometimes, the best way forward in a relationship lies in admitting that it’s over in its current incarnation.” Hussain Haqqani writing in a conservative magazine called the Foreign Affairs journal.
Haqqani lives in his own world where “Blame Pakistan First” is his mantra. His philosophy has been rejected by Pakistanis and Americans alike, yet his hatred for the Pakistani state finds venues which will pay him.
- “The civilian leaders were unable to smooth over the distrust between the US and Pakistani militaries and intelligence agencies. And the lack of full civilian control over Pakistan’s military and intelligence services meant that, as ever, the two countries were working toward different outcomes.” Hussain Haqqani writing in a conservative magazine called the Foreign Affairs journal.
Mr. Haqqani has often been described as a scoundrel and a thief. He has no backing and no one listens to his advice. His current article is another attempt to get cheap publicity and find a limelight which he has lost and craves for.
He will soon find his day in court.
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Posted on 19 March 2013.
