Ex-Pentagon Official Slams Pak Army Chief’s Nuclear Rhetoric

GG News Bureau
Washington, 12th Aug: Former Pentagon official Michael Rubin has strongly criticized Pakistan’s army chief, Field Marshal Asim Munir, over his recent nuclear threats, saying that Islamabad was behaving like a “rogue state” with its warmongering. Rubin compared Munir to terrorist Osama bin Laden, noting that the Pakistani military ruler’s comments were reminiscent of what has been heard from the Islamic State.

The Controversy and India’s Response
The controversy centers on Munir’s alleged remarks made during a meeting in Tampa, Florida, with U.S. military officials. He reportedly threatened that if Pakistan “goes down, it would take half the world down with it” and also threatened to destroy any dams India builds with missiles. The remarks came after India suspended the Indus Waters Treaty. India has formally condemned Munir’s threats, with the Ministry of External Affairs noting that nuclear saber-rattling is Pakistan’s “stock-in-trade” and expressing regret that such remarks were made from the soil of a friendly third country.

Ex-U.S. Official Calls for Action
In an interview with news agency ANI, Rubin called Pakistan’s nuclear threats on American soil “completely unacceptable.” He argued that Munir’s rhetoric could provide cover for terrorist elements to “go rogue” with nuclear weapons. Rubin went further, suggesting that the U.S. should remove Pakistan’s status as a major non-NATO ally, consider designating it a state sponsor of terrorism, and declare Munir persona non grata, banning him and other Pakistani officials from receiving U.S. visas until Pakistan apologizes. He even raised the possibility of future military intervention by U.S. forces to secure Pakistan’s nuclear arsenal.

Ex-Pentagon official likens Asim Munir’s ‘nuke’ threat to Osama Bin Laden
This video provides additional context and analysis of the diplomatic fallout from Asim Munir’s controversial remarks.