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10NEWDELHI202
2010-02-01 12:25:00
UNCLASSIFIED
Embassy New Delhi
Cable title:
MEDIA REACTION: SECURITY IN ASIA, AFGHANISTAN,
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UNCLAS SECTION 01 OF 02 NEW DELHI 000202
SIPDIS
STATE FOR NP, AC, PM
STATE FOR INR/MR
STATE FOR SCA/INS, PM/CBM, PM/PRO
STATE FOR SCA/PPD, PA/RRU
STATE FOR AID/APRE-A
USDOC FOR 4530/IEP/ANESA/OSA FOR BILL MURPHY
E.O. 12958:N/A
TAGS: KMDR KPAO PGOV PREL IN
SUBJECT: MEDIA REACTION: SECURITY IN ASIA, AFGHANISTAN,
INDO-PAK RELATIONS; NEW DELHI.
This countrywide cable reports on relevant media
reaction/opinion from India's large non-English press.
The Mission reports on English-language media via email
through the daily "Early Edition" summary.
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SECURITY IN ASIA
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UNCLAS SECTION 01 OF 02 NEW DELHI 000202
SIPDIS
STATE FOR NP, AC, PM
STATE FOR INR/MR
STATE FOR SCA/INS, PM/CBM, PM/PRO
STATE FOR SCA/PPD, PA/RRU
STATE FOR AID/APRE-A
USDOC FOR 4530/IEP/ANESA/OSA FOR BILL MURPHY
E.O. 12958:N/A
TAGS: KMDR KPAO PGOV PREL IN
SUBJECT: MEDIA REACTION: SECURITY IN ASIA, AFGHANISTAN,
INDO-PAK RELATIONS; NEW DELHI.
This countrywide cable reports on relevant media
reaction/opinion from India's large non-English press.
The Mission reports on English-language media via email
through the daily "Early Edition" summary.
--------------
SECURITY IN ASIA
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1. "CHINESE BASES IN PAKISTAN," editorial in January 30
centrist Hindi daily, NAI DUNIYA: "The U.S. is
desperate to get out of Iraq and Afghanistan. If the
U.S. quits Afghanistan, that will take the pressure off
the terrorists, thereby weakening democracy and liberal
political forces in Pakistan. Also, in such an
eventuality, Pakistan may allow China to directly or
indirectly establish its military presence in the area.
This will further reduce U.S. influence in South Asia,
and increase Chinese authority in the region. China may
cite regional stability as an argument to increase its
military presence in the area, but it will necessitate
India's increasing its defense budget at the cost of
developmental spending."
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AFGHANISTAN
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2. "NEW INITIATIVE," commentary in January 29 right-of-
center Hindi daily, DAINIK JAGRAN: "Despite the immense
efforts of the U.S. and NATO forces, the situation is
not improving in Afghanistan. UK Prime Minister Brown
said at the recent London conclave that the Afghanistan
problem cannot be solved without India's active
cooperation. The Taliban poses a danger not only to the
US and UK, but also for Pakistan's nuclear arms.
President Obama is absolutely right in saying that it
is incorrect to think that the Taliban fighters will
only crack down on Asia. Thus, all the heads of state
worldwide should take a firm initiative for the peace
in Afghanistan."
3. "AFGHANISTAN'S DRAMA," editorial in the January 30
right-of-center Gujarati daily, GUJARAT SAMACHAR: "The
recent conference to deliberate on Afghanistan's peace
process smacks of hypocrisy. It is surrender to talk
with the Taliban. The Taliban have only one agenda: to
implement their own tyrannical rule in Afghanistan."
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INDO-PAK RELATIONS
--------------
4. "THROWING DUST INTO EYES," editorial in January 30
right-of-center Urdu daily HAMARA SAMAJ: "If Pakistan's
Prime Minister really wants a good relationship with
India, instead of making lame excuses he should accept
the Indian demand to take stern action against the
culprits of the 26/11 attacks. The only benefit goes to
the terrorists, who do not want to see both countries
forge better bilateral relations. Indo-Pak relations
NEW DELHI 00000202 002 OF 002
will remain strained unless bilateral talks are resumed
afresh."
ROEMER
SIPDIS
STATE FOR NP, AC, PM
STATE FOR INR/MR
STATE FOR SCA/INS, PM/CBM, PM/PRO
STATE FOR SCA/PPD, PA/RRU
STATE FOR AID/APRE-A
USDOC FOR 4530/IEP/ANESA/OSA FOR BILL MURPHY
E.O. 12958:N/A
TAGS: KMDR KPAO PGOV PREL IN
SUBJECT: MEDIA REACTION: SECURITY IN ASIA, AFGHANISTAN,
INDO-PAK RELATIONS; NEW DELHI.
This countrywide cable reports on relevant media
reaction/opinion from India's large non-English press.
The Mission reports on English-language media via email
through the daily "Early Edition" summary.
--------------
SECURITY IN ASIA
--------------
1. "CHINESE BASES IN PAKISTAN," editorial in January 30
centrist Hindi daily, NAI DUNIYA: "The U.S. is
desperate to get out of Iraq and Afghanistan. If the
U.S. quits Afghanistan, that will take the pressure off
the terrorists, thereby weakening democracy and liberal
political forces in Pakistan. Also, in such an
eventuality, Pakistan may allow China to directly or
indirectly establish its military presence in the area.
This will further reduce U.S. influence in South Asia,
and increase Chinese authority in the region. China may
cite regional stability as an argument to increase its
military presence in the area, but it will necessitate
India's increasing its defense budget at the cost of
developmental spending."
--------------
AFGHANISTAN
--------------
2. "NEW INITIATIVE," commentary in January 29 right-of-
center Hindi daily, DAINIK JAGRAN: "Despite the immense
efforts of the U.S. and NATO forces, the situation is
not improving in Afghanistan. UK Prime Minister Brown
said at the recent London conclave that the Afghanistan
problem cannot be solved without India's active
cooperation. The Taliban poses a danger not only to the
US and UK, but also for Pakistan's nuclear arms.
President Obama is absolutely right in saying that it
is incorrect to think that the Taliban fighters will
only crack down on Asia. Thus, all the heads of state
worldwide should take a firm initiative for the peace
in Afghanistan."
3. "AFGHANISTAN'S DRAMA," editorial in the January 30
right-of-center Gujarati daily, GUJARAT SAMACHAR: "The
recent conference to deliberate on Afghanistan's peace
process smacks of hypocrisy. It is surrender to talk
with the Taliban. The Taliban have only one agenda: to
implement their own tyrannical rule in Afghanistan."
--------------
INDO-PAK RELATIONS
--------------
4. "THROWING DUST INTO EYES," editorial in January 30
right-of-center Urdu daily HAMARA SAMAJ: "If Pakistan's
Prime Minister really wants a good relationship with
India, instead of making lame excuses he should accept
the Indian demand to take stern action against the
culprits of the 26/11 attacks. The only benefit goes to
the terrorists, who do not want to see both countries
forge better bilateral relations. Indo-Pak relations
NEW DELHI 00000202 002 OF 002
will remain strained unless bilateral talks are resumed
afresh."
ROEMER