Archive · 16 Jun 2025
Menon: India Shouldn't Expect Others to Dictate Pakistan Policy
Imagine countries are like people who make deals with each other based on what they need.
India wants other countries to see Pakistan as a problem because of terrorism.
But Shivshankar Menon says that other countries are going to do what's best for them, even if that means working with Pakistan.
He thinks India shouldn't expect these other countries to change their minds or stop helping Pakistan, because they have their own reasons for doing what they do.
They might need Pakistan to help with things like fighting terrorism.
Shivshankar Menon states India shouldn't expect other nations to align with its views on Pakistan.
Menon believes global actors prioritize their interests when dealing with Pakistan.
IMF provided $1.023 billion to Pakistan amidst India's Operation Sindoor.
US CENTCOM Commander praised Pakistan as a 'phenomenal partner' in counterterrorism.
Menon says it's not India's role to prevent IMF loans to Pakistan.
- Who
- Shivshankar Menon, India, Pakistan, IMF, US CENTCOM.
- What
- Shivshankar Menon's commentary on India's foreign policy towards Pakistan and international response.
- When
- Recent events and ongoing international relations.
- Where
- Global, with focus on India, Pakistan, and international actors.
- Why
- To understand India's foreign policy objectives and international dynamics.
India's Perspective
Global Actors' View
Pakistan's Actions
India's Perspective
Pakistan should be held accountable for terrorism.
Global Actors' View
Other nations prioritize their own interests.
Global Relations
India's Perspective
Hopes other countries will support India.
Global Actors' View
Countries will act according to their own interests.
- Key Figure
- Shivshankar Menon
- Menon's Role
- Former Foreign Secretary & NSA
- IMF Loan
- $1.023 billion to Pakistan
- US Perspective
- Pakistan is a "phenomenal partner" in counterterrorism
- India's Operation
- Operation Sindoor (against terrorism)
Sources
Why are neighbours always so terrible, Pakistan, Israel-Palestine, Ukraine-Russia
Manish Tewari | India, Pakistan No Longer Hyphenated In World Eye
Sunil Gatade | After Op Sindoor: Will BJP’s Heady Cocktail Work This Time For Modi?
With ‘realism’ guiding its Pakistan policy, US credibility is diminished