Taking Sides in the Indo-Pak ConflictFinancial Express: The Case for Restraint
Case for Intensification
- Gets a lot of publicity for the Pak sponored terrorism
- The enemy is in turmoil, the military is demoralized, and the citizens are divided
- We are sick and tired of decades of terrorism; nothing like having a superpower to support India's cause
- It will force Indian Muslims to take a stance. Just like USA came together, India could come together
- India's bargaining power increases tremendously. This is a very shrewd diplomatic, rather than military move.
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| Case for Restraint
- Upsets American plans and pisses off Uncle Sam
- India's action might further destabilize Pakistan, which is very dangerous (Imagine Unlce Osama running Pakistan)
- The guiding principles upon which India was created calls for a non-violent fight. How can we forget this?
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