Will US attack Pakistan to secure nuclear weapons?
Speculation is rife that United States of America, increasingly worried by the expansion of fundamentalist and Jehadi forces in Pakistan, could attack that country to secure its nuclear arsenal. Such a move could suck many nations into the quagmire.
WILL THE attack on the Sri Lankan cricket team in the heart of Pakistan prove to be the last straw on the camel’s back? Has the belligerence shown by the Taliban and Lashkar-e-Taiba convinced the world that no business is possible with the Jehadis?
The answer to these questions cannot be a straight yes or no. However, if the grapevine is to be believed then the next few months could see a paradigm shift in the War Against Terror in so much so that there could be a possibility of a war staring South Asia.
Speculation is rife that United States of America, increasingly worried by the expansion of fundamentalist and Jehadi forces in Pakistan, could attack that country to secure its nuclear arsenal. US fears that terror groups, either forcibly or with the connivance of security official can manage to obtain a nuclear weapon, a situation which could be nothing less than catastrophe.
India, which is holding the elections next month could also be seriously affected, if the US seriously pursues the aggressive agenda and decides to divest Pakistan of nuclear weapons. Most probably the elections scheduled in April will have to be postponed in case of such an attack and an emergency like situation could be imposed here.
Indian army will also be pushed to stand at the borders and remain vigilant in case Pakistan decides to use the US attack as a ruse to teach India a lesson. A frustrated Pak army could also make a push towards India as it will need an enemy to fight a war, in the sense that fighting US is almost an improbability.
The immediate reason behind the shift in the US policy, it seems, is the brazen attack on the Sri Lankan cricketers, in which several people were killed. The utter failure of security forces and the inability of the Pakistani establishment to catch the culprits has further added to the US discomfiture.
Political and security establishment in US is worried about the manner in which the Taliban and other groups are taking over Pakistan. The day is not far when their ambitions run riot and they decide to take over the nukes.
It is this possibility of nukes falling in dangerous hands that is giving sleepless nights to the Americans. To preempt any such happening, it is being speculated that US is likely to take a more proactive stand than seen in this past.
Political observers, however, feel that in case US decides to attack Pakistan then it could be interpreted as an attack on a Muslim country. This could also bring neighbours India and China into this conflict as an attack on Pakistan will need Indian support and the Chinese won't like this.
They are also considered to be close to Pakistan government and military and would not like Americans flexing muscle in their backyard. China has also played an important part in helping Pakistan develop nuclear weapons and missile programme.
Some experts opine that this could be a premature step; if US ever takes such a step, it could suck many nations into a war, which is not needed at this time.
India, which is holding the elections next month could also be seriously affected, if the US seriously pursues the aggressive agenda and decides to divest Pakistan of nuclear weapons. Most probably the elections scheduled in April will have to be postponed in case of such an attack and an emergency like situation could be imposed here.
Indian army will also be pushed to stand at the borders and remain vigilant in case Pakistan decides to use the US attack as a ruse to teach India a lesson. A frustrated Pak army could also make a push towards India as it will need an enemy to fight a war, in the sense that fighting US is almost an improbability.
The immediate reason behind the shift in the US policy, it seems, is the brazen attack on the Sri Lankan cricketers, in which several people were killed. The utter failure of security forces and the inability of the Pakistani establishment to catch the culprits has further added to the US discomfiture.
Political and security establishment in US is worried about the manner in which the Taliban and other groups are taking over Pakistan. The day is not far when their ambitions run riot and they decide to take over the nukes.
It is this possibility of nukes falling in dangerous hands that is giving sleepless nights to the Americans. To preempt any such happening, it is being speculated that US is likely to take a more proactive stand than seen in this past.
Political observers, however, feel that in case US decides to attack Pakistan then it could be interpreted as an attack on a Muslim country. This could also bring neighbours India and China into this conflict as an attack on Pakistan will need Indian support and the Chinese won't like this.
They are also considered to be close to Pakistan government and military and would not like Americans flexing muscle in their backyard. China has also played an important part in helping Pakistan develop nuclear weapons and missile programme.
Some experts opine that this could be a premature step; if US ever takes such a step, it could suck many nations into a war, which is not needed at this time.
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