Re: Saudi Prince Turki says that Pal issue is an Arab issue, not Islamic issue
^we can
should we wish to
advantages:
US approval
potential Israelli and US agreements for the sale of 'mediocre arms' to pakistan
easing of any anti pak development policies
less potential for aggravation of US/pak relations
disadvantages:
being on israelli side of the palestinian conflict
unlikely to gain longterm help on any major issue
suspicion/major dislike throughout the muslim world inc pakistan itself
admission of the fact that we are ---ts
potentially, dependent on circumstances, could lead to a violent overthrow of government
current policy of pak government is ok considering all the variables. perhaps covert aiding of iranian efforts maybe the only way for a brighter longterm future depending on what the government believes with regards to israelli intentions for resolution.
resolution is a must, the earlier the better.