Ino- afghan security pact.

http://afpak.foreignpolicy.com/posts/2011/10/26/indian_afghan_strategic_partnership_perceptions_from_the_ground

There was much speculation about the India Afghanistan security pact. Some called it the doom of Indian foreign policy. However as much as i respect Dr. Manmohan Singh, i wasnt able to grasp what economic purposes it stood to serve.
It is a high risk. Its like challenging the Pakistani intelligence blatantly.
However it does have economic benefits in mind too.
http://articles.economictimes.indiatimes.com/2011-11-29/news/30454344_1_hajigak-aynak-copper-mines-iron-ore
After reading this article I realised how important this means for India in its effort to check Growing Chinese noose around its neck.
But its unquestionable that the risk is high! But some gambles are simply meant to be played.
The afghans and indian people have always have had affinity for each other. Lets hope that this affection in the people can be reflected in the governments too and we can enter the next era together as partners.