The recent statement of Pakistan Army Chief General Asim Munir has brought a stir on the international stage. He threatened a nuclear attack against India on the US visit, which has been taken very seriously in the US. Former US Pentagon officer Michael Rubin described this statement as completely unacceptable and said that it questions Pakistan’s global image. Rubin even said that the time has come that the world should think whether Pakistan is eligible to maintain its place as a responsible country.

Michael Rubin compared General Munir’s rhetoric directly to Osama bin Laden’s speeches. He suggested that the US should immediately withdraw the status of Major Non-Nato Ally from Pakistan. In addition, he demanded that Pakistan be put in the list of State Sponsor of Terrorism, which can increase the ban and pressure on global levels. According to Rubin, Pakistan should be the first non-Nato ally in this category.

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Rubin raised questions on American generals
Rubin also surprised why when Asim Munir threatened this from the US land, why did the American generals not walkout with him with meetings. He called it a serious lapse and said that the generals who did not do so should resign immediately. This comment also indirectly pressurize the US military establishment, which is likely to adopt more strict attitude in such cases in the coming times.

Potential diplomatic results
Rubin demands that until Pakistan officially explains and forgives this statement, General Munir and any other Pakistani officer should be declared as Persona Non Greta (unwanted person) in the US. This would mean that these officers will not get American visa and they will not be able to step on American soil.

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