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Originally posted by BB/Mike*MFA*
yeah ive always thought the pakistan us relationship agreement could really backfire especially given indias supiriority in the arms department. Im worried pakistan will do something in Kashmir and expect the US to back them or something.
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Pakis aren't relying on US for any possible "adventures." China would be a better option.
If I recollect correctly, Pakis still blame US for not showing up during the last fullscale war with India in 1971, in which Pakistan was divided and Bangladesh was created. Pakis and US had SEATO and CENTO agreements, which meant US would have to come to aid of Pakistan or any other party of that agreement if invaded from outside. Point to remember is that local nationalist in East Pakistan, now Bangladesh, were trained and armed my Indian military, and they started a kinda of a civil war against loca government and Paki military. Then India came to their aid openly. This was the technical point that the US used that since it was a civil war and not a direct outside invasion, we can't help.
I don't see a fullscale war in the presence of Nukes by both sides. However, if there are any "adventures" like "Kargil" China would be a better partner.
