Donald Trump appears to have yet another major foreign policy blunder on his hands
once again appears to have gotten out over his skis with a major foreign policy blunder, falsely claiming Monday that India, which has ruled out third-party intervention in the long-runningdid no such thing, a spokesperson for his administration quickly countered, though not before Trump’s seemingly off-the-cuff remarks in a meeting with Pakistani Prime Ministersent shockwaves through the Indian government.
The Kashmir region has been contested since the abrupt end of British colonial rule in 1947, with both India and Pakistan laying claim. The two countries have fought three wars over the region, and tensions have been high in recent weeks following the suicide bombing by a self-proclaimed Pakistani jihadist that left dozens of Indian paramilitary members dead. It’s a complex, dangerous situation, and one that India has always insisted should be solved without third-party intervention.
As with many Trump pronouncements, the origins of this particular fantasy weren’t immediately clear, but it seemed at least partly a product of his ego, which has repeatedly led him to believe his administration can successfully negotiate an end to decades-long conflicts. “I think [India would] like to see it resolved, and I think [Pakistan would] like to see it resolved,” Trump told reporters, sitting with Khan. “And if I can help, I would love to be a mediator.
over the alleged request. “If true, PM Modi has betrayed India’s interests & 1972 Shimla Agreement,” tweeteda member of Parliament. “PM must tell the nation what transpired in the meeting between him & [Trump].” Trump, who entered office without any government or military experience, has always been a liability on matters of foreign policy thanks to his unique combination of ineptitude and overconfidence. But his Kashmir blooper may be among his biggest global affairs follies, inserting himself into a delicate powderkeg with seemingly no concept of he was doing.
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