The problem for Pakistan is going to be one of strategic overstretch, considering its military already remains heavily oriented toward India while simultaneously dealing with instability and militancy along its western frontier.
A critical consequence is that Pakistani leadership may now price an escalation cheaper than earlier. This raises the likelihood of a crisis rather than a single campaign.
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Pakistan’s obsession and open hostilities, and its past conduct should make India Concerned about Mecca Pact. Pakistan’s most foreign policy and security arrangement has always been aimed at India. Pakistan, Turkey and Saudi Arabia all three near theological State have always ideologically opposed Hindu Majority India, and aimed at caliphate and Muslim brotherhood. There have been no White paper on Mecca accord. The reason it was promoted by Pakistan after Operation Sindoor with its traditional Islamic allies who have supported Pakistan militarily, economically, ideologically should be a cause of concern, even more so if eastern neighbor is joining them, being an Islamic nation.
India must make Bangladesh realize who is the boss in the region. No favors should be done on ungrateful neighbors without extracting our pound of flesh.
Bangladesh and Pakistan are basket cases. The whole world is aware of this.
But in the case of Pakistan, at least they have a professional army which they can rent out to other Islamic nations. They also have the nuclear bomb – the only Islamic nation to possess it.
But what does Bangladesh have to offer to any other nation? Practically nothing. So why would anybody be interested in grouping up with Bangladesh? What does Bangladesh bring to the table? What value does it add?
Pakistan’s obsession and open hostilities, and its past conduct should make India Concerned about Mecca Pact. Pakistan’s most foreign policy and security arrangement has always been aimed at India. Pakistan, Turkey and Saudi Arabia all three near theological State have always ideologically opposed Hindu Majority India, and aimed at caliphate and Muslim brotherhood. There have been no White paper on Mecca accord. The reason it was promoted by Pakistan after Operation Sindoor with its traditional Islamic allies who have supported Pakistan militarily, economically, ideologically should be a cause of concern, even more so if eastern neighbor is joining them, being an Islamic nation.
India must make Bangladesh realize who is the boss in the region. No favors should be done on ungrateful neighbors without extracting our pound of flesh.
Bangladesh and Pakistan are basket cases. The whole world is aware of this.
But in the case of Pakistan, at least they have a professional army which they can rent out to other Islamic nations. They also have the nuclear bomb – the only Islamic nation to possess it.
But what does Bangladesh have to offer to any other nation? Practically nothing. So why would anybody be interested in grouping up with Bangladesh? What does Bangladesh bring to the table? What value does it add?