From Pakistan’s point of view, India is an existential threat, says Thom Shanker, a correspondent covering the Pentagon and national security policy for the New York Times. Pakistan has fought several wars against India. No wonder it fears its neighbor. Hold on, India is not a threat, says Shashi Tharoor, an elected member of the Indian Parliament. It is not interested in taking anything from Pakistan. The root of the conflict lies with the nature of the Pakistani military.
Shanker and Tharoor Debate US Role In Pakistan (via Aspen Ideas Festival 2011)
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