In the wake of the U.S.’s recent decision to transfer advanced military technologies to India, Pakistan has raised red flags, warning of the negative consequences this move could have for regional stability. The U.S. has strengthened its defense ties with India, and the transfer of state-of-the-art technology, including defense missiles, drones, and surveillance systems, is viewed by Pakistan as an attempt to shift the military balance in favor of India.
For Pakistan, the decision could exacerbate an already precarious situation in South Asia. Both nations are nuclear-armed, and any shift in the balance of power could increase the likelihood of conflict. The U.S., however, maintains that its strengthened relationship with India is crucial for countering Chinese influence in the region, particularly in light of the increasing Chinese military presence in the Indian Ocean and beyond.
Pakistan has responded by urging the U.S. to reconsider its actions, stressing that such transfers could provoke an arms race in the region. The country has also called for international dialogue on arms control and the potential consequences of such transfers on the security landscape of South Asia.
With tensions between India and Pakistan already high, Pakistan’s concerns are not without merit. The possibility of increased military spending and the procurement of advanced military systems could lead to further instability in the region. Islamabad hopes that the U.S. will take these risks into account before proceeding with further arms transfers.
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- Jitendra Kumar is an Indian journalist and social activist from Hathras in Uttar Pradesh is known as the senior journalist and founder of Xpert Times Network Private Limited.
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