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The US under Trump is just far too unpredictable and unreliable. China appears more stable and predictable. Case in point: even post pandemic, when the US is wi
by puranjay 6y ago
The US under Trump is just far too unpredictable and unreliable. China appears more stable and predictable. Case in point: even post pandemic, when the US is withdrawing from the world, China doubled down on its commitment to Pakistan and initiated massive billion dollar projects last week.
If I were Pakistan and in desperate need of financial assistance, I would look to China instead of USA, simply because of the former's consistency (despite all the strings attached to these investments).
Predictability is highly underrated, in international politics and elsewhere.
- selimthegrim 6y agoSources?
- syshum 6y ago>> I would look to China instead of USA and now you know why China is investing in Pakistan, it is not because they are good hearted wanting to help Pakistan It is destabilize the Region by putting a wedge between the US and Pakistan, The US keeps Pakistan and India stable, if the US loses it's influence over Pakistan well that will be very bad for the region.
- puranjay 6y agoI'm not defending Chinese actions in Pakistan (I am Indian; I have no reasons to). I'm just pointing out that Chinese actions have been consistent and hence, more reliable.
- syshum 6y agoAuthoritarian regimes that never change their power structures will always be more "reliable" Not sure that is really an advantage or defense. One would hope more than just "reliable" would go into a complete foreign policy