What role did Kissinger and Nixon play in assisting Pakistan in 1971, according to documents from U.S. Archive
Kissinger, Nixon ‘helped’ Pakistan in 1971, documents from U.S. Archive reveal
- Kissinger and Nixon played a role in assisting Pakistan during the 1971 Bangladesh Liberation War, according to documents from the U.S. Archive.
- They hoped to maintain a strong relationship with Pakistan as a counterbalance to India and as a way to influence China, which had close ties with Pakistan.
- Nixon and Kissinger provided extensive military assistance to Pakistan, including weapons, training, and logistical support.
- They also blocked efforts at the United Nations to condemn or impose sanctions on Pakistan for its human rights violations in East Pakistan (now Bangladesh).
- Furthermore, Kissinger and Nixon discouraged India from intervening in the conflict and attempted to mediate between Pakistan and India.
- However, their support for Pakistan during the war was controversial and drew criticism for overlooking atrocities committed by the Pakistani military in East Pakistan.
- The conflict ultimately resulted in the formation of Bangladesh as an independent nation.
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