Pakistan, June 2 -- For some time, India had relegated Pakistan to a mediocre state, which did not warrant much attention, and instead concentrated more on its preparations to counter China's rise. India was able to sell the challenge to China due to its proactive diplomacy and the influence of its diaspora. There is little doubt that the Indian diaspora has a highly influential presence worldwide, particularly in the United States and the United Kingdom.

India used the card intelligently and convinced the global leaders that Pakistan did not matter to it anymore. It can challenge China if political and military support is extended to it. The idea of handling China's rise by India sounded great in the Western Capitals, and they readily e...