The terror attack in Pahalgam together with India's uncomfortable dependence on Chinese imports, highlight India's growing strategic challenges. EPISODE #224
In the present circumstances, China needs India to keep importing from them. The call for a neutral probe is a voice of support for Pakistan but any tangible support will not happen, I feel. The incident although tragic, has given the Indian forces, legitimate teeth to instill fear amongst the local militants; while the people who were benefitted from the flow of tourists, will realize that the have been deprived of an opportunity to become prosperous. The decision to curtail the flow of river water into Pakistan is a good move, as even a few weeks of stoppage will hurt them, where it really hurts. Even Bangladesh will realize that the same thing could happen to them, if they don't start behaving themselves. If the Chinese start anything, then India could also change their stance on Taiwan and Tibet. So at this point China has it's own set of problems. As the saying goes "great good follows great evil".
Nice to see you back in the mix. Thank you for your thoughts. Fingers crossed. Tricky times for India. But, recent record in dealing with crisis is reassuring.
In the present circumstances, China needs India to keep importing from them. The call for a neutral probe is a voice of support for Pakistan but any tangible support will not happen, I feel. The incident although tragic, has given the Indian forces, legitimate teeth to instill fear amongst the local militants; while the people who were benefitted from the flow of tourists, will realize that the have been deprived of an opportunity to become prosperous. The decision to curtail the flow of river water into Pakistan is a good move, as even a few weeks of stoppage will hurt them, where it really hurts. Even Bangladesh will realize that the same thing could happen to them, if they don't start behaving themselves. If the Chinese start anything, then India could also change their stance on Taiwan and Tibet. So at this point China has it's own set of problems. As the saying goes "great good follows great evil".
Dear Gautam,
Nice to see you back in the mix. Thank you for your thoughts. Fingers crossed. Tricky times for India. But, recent record in dealing with crisis is reassuring.
Best
Anil