Effects of Trump calling Pakistan enemy of civilization, India to take charge

[Blue3]

Trump just gave a speech, focused on Afghanistan:

Trump called out Pakistan, called on India to challenge Pakistan in Afghanistan, announced the end of nation building, to send more troops to kill more terrorists with no timetable. More economic support to Afghanistan, but Afghanistan no longer needs to be a democracy, but they need reforms.



I don't think this will bring greater stability to South Asia.

[Blue3]

What was the India thing about? I didn't get a chance to watch the announcement.

IIRC Trump criticized Pakistan for being too leniant/soft/supportive of terrorism and hinted at building closer ties with India over Pakistan in the War on Terror.

Trump said he wanted India to take charge of the Afghanistan situation and become a regional power.

[Blue3]

People should also remember that Afghanistan is basically just the part of India that the British and others couldn't conquer.