In the latest episode of In Conversation with Salman Khurshid, former Indian Ambassador to Saudi Arabia, Oman, and the UAE, Talmiz Ahmad explains what happened after the 9/11 attacks and what’s unfolding in West Asia today. He says Pervez Musharraf turned against the Taliban and Osama bin Laden under US pressure, while Washington overlooked Pakistan’s actions against India. On Iran’s nuclear program, he argues the issue was largely driven by Israel, with no solid proof from the US. Looking ahead, he believes the US has lost trust in the region, creating space for Russia and China to expand their role.
