Source: Asiatimes.
Historic rapprochement between Russia and Pakistan, seen in Pakistani army chief Ashfaq Parvez Kiani’s visit this week to Moscow, rests on mutual angst at US plans for a long-term Afghan presence. Moscow and Islamabad know Washington could deploy a missile defense system there that neutralizes nuclear capabilities, and that regional rivals may welcome an extended US stay. Elbowing the US out is growing harder by the day
