WASHINGTON: Pakistan will continue to threaten US interests by deploying new nuclear weapons features, maintaining ties with militants, restricting counterterrorism cooperation and drawing closer to China, America's most sensible spymaster mentioned on Tuesday.
Testifying prior to the robust Senate Armed Services Committee on international threats, Director of National Intelligence Daniel R Coats also mentioned the ties between India and China are expected to be hectic and possibly become worse.
"Militant groups supported by Islamabad will continue to take advantage of their safe haven in Pakistan to plan and conduct attacks in India and Afghanistan, including against US interests," Coats mentioned.
He had made a an identical statement not too long ago prior to another Congressional committee.
"Pakistan's perception of its eroding position relative to India, reinforced by endemic economic weakness and domestic security issues, almost certainly will exacerbate long-held fears of isolation and drive Islamabad's pursuit of actions that run counter to US goals for the region," Coats mentioned.
He warned that the relations between India and Pakistan are more likely to stay hectic, with continued violence on the Line of Control and the risk of escalation if there's another high-profile terrorist attack in India or an uptick in violence on the LoC.
"We expect relations between India and China to remain tense and possibly to deteriorate further, despite the negotiated settlement to their three-month border standoff in August, elevating the risk of unintentional escalation," he mentioned.
India and China had been engaged in a 73-day standoff at Doklam ultimate year after Indian troops objected to Chinese military construction a street just about India's Chicken-Neck Corridor, a slim hall connecting north-eastern states.
The standoff ended on August 28 after Chinese troops agreed to prevent construction the street.
Coats mentioned China and Russia will search spheres of influence and to test US enchantment and influence of their regions.
Meanwhile, the uncertainty of our allies and companions concerning the willingness and capability of the United States to handle its global commitments may force them to believe reorienting their insurance policies, particularly referring to industry, clear of Washington, he noted.
China, Coats mentioned, will continue to pursue an energetic international coverage - especially in the Asia Pacific region - highlighted by a company stance on its sovereignty claims in the East China Sea (ECS) and South China Sea (SCS), its relations with Taiwan, and its pursuit of financial engagement across the region.
"Regional tension will persist due to North Korea's nuclear and missile programs and simmering tension over territorial and maritime disputes in the ECS and SCS. China will also pursue efforts aimed at fulfilling its ambitious Belt and Road Initiative to expand China's economic reach and political influence across Eurasia, Africa, and the Pacific through infrastructure projects," he added.
Testifying prior to the robust Senate Armed Services Committee on international threats, Director of National Intelligence Daniel R Coats also mentioned the ties between India and China are expected to be hectic and possibly become worse.
"Militant groups supported by Islamabad will continue to take advantage of their safe haven in Pakistan to plan and conduct attacks in India and Afghanistan, including against US interests," Coats mentioned.
He had made a an identical statement not too long ago prior to another Congressional committee.
"Pakistan's perception of its eroding position relative to India, reinforced by endemic economic weakness and domestic security issues, almost certainly will exacerbate long-held fears of isolation and drive Islamabad's pursuit of actions that run counter to US goals for the region," Coats mentioned.
He warned that the relations between India and Pakistan are more likely to stay hectic, with continued violence on the Line of Control and the risk of escalation if there's another high-profile terrorist attack in India or an uptick in violence on the LoC.
"We expect relations between India and China to remain tense and possibly to deteriorate further, despite the negotiated settlement to their three-month border standoff in August, elevating the risk of unintentional escalation," he mentioned.
India and China had been engaged in a 73-day standoff at Doklam ultimate year after Indian troops objected to Chinese military construction a street just about India's Chicken-Neck Corridor, a slim hall connecting north-eastern states.
The standoff ended on August 28 after Chinese troops agreed to prevent construction the street.
Coats mentioned China and Russia will search spheres of influence and to test US enchantment and influence of their regions.
Meanwhile, the uncertainty of our allies and companions concerning the willingness and capability of the United States to handle its global commitments may force them to believe reorienting their insurance policies, particularly referring to industry, clear of Washington, he noted.
China, Coats mentioned, will continue to pursue an energetic international coverage - especially in the Asia Pacific region - highlighted by a company stance on its sovereignty claims in the East China Sea (ECS) and South China Sea (SCS), its relations with Taiwan, and its pursuit of financial engagement across the region.
"Regional tension will persist due to North Korea's nuclear and missile programs and simmering tension over territorial and maritime disputes in the ECS and SCS. China will also pursue efforts aimed at fulfilling its ambitious Belt and Road Initiative to expand China's economic reach and political influence across Eurasia, Africa, and the Pacific through infrastructure projects," he added.
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