Convince Quote by Manmohan Singh
“I sincerely hope that whatever influence the United States has in Pakistan, it will convince Pakistan that using terrorism as an instrument of state policy has no place in the world that we want to build.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Remarks on US‑Pakistan Relations, 2008
He urges the US to persuade Pakistan that state‑sponsored terrorism is unacceptable in the desired global order.
In simple terms: US should convince Pakistan terrorism is wrong.
Key Takeaway
Advocate diplomatic pressure against terrorism.
Themes
peace
policy
terrorism
international relations
Mood
concerned
determined
Type
political
ethical
When to use this quote
- foreign policy negotiations
- UN debates
- bilateral talks
- human rights advocacy
Key Concepts
statecraft
ethical persuasion
counter‑terrorism
Questions to Reflect On
- How can diplomatic influence be increased?
- What alternatives exist to state terrorism?
A Different Perspective
Pakistan may resist external pressure, limiting effectiveness.
