Pahalgam
The recent terrorist attack in Pahalgam is deeply disturbing. The fact that innocent civilians, tourists, lost their lives is heartbreaking. This incident doesn’t feel like a random act of violence. To me, it looks like a calculated attempt to provoke a response from the Indian government. From what I have read, this was a low-cost, high-impact attack targeting unarmed, unsuspecting tourists. It will take normalcy from Kashmir and break local tourist based economy. Such a tactic might be meant to create fear, anger, and emotional reactions. The attackers could be local radicals, or they might be proxies being used by someone else to achieve a bigger agenda.
Which brings us to the question: Who’s behind this?
Which brings us to the question: Who’s behind this?
The answer you will hear is: Pakistan. But Pakistan is not one unified voice. Unlike India, where the armed forces work under the civil government, in Pakistan, the military often runs a parallel power structure. What the civilian leaders want and what the military does may not align. Even within the military, there may be different factions with their own agenda. The question is who among these exactly benefits from destabilising Kashmir or provoking India?
Is there a possibility that any external players, are involved in an advisory or strategic role? These are important questions. Because if we don’t ask them, we risk reacting blindly.
Who gains from keeping Kashmir tense? Is there someone who benefits when India is forced to focus its attention, energy, and resources on this side of the border? Why locals participate in an event that can hurt their local economy.? Is there a bigger picture we are missing?
This is why I think the Indian government must investigate thoroughly first. Understand the full picture, gather intelligence, and then act strategically. We shouldn't fall into the trap of reacting emotionally because maybe that’s exactly what the orchestrators of this actually wants..
In today’s world, war isn’t just about guns and bombs. India has other powerful tools such as economic pressure, global diplomacy, strategic alliances etc. These can hurt the enemy without firing a bullet. We often underestimate the power of diplomacy quiet, behind-the-scenes work that creates international pressure and builds global support.
In today’s world, real strength is in making the enemy lose more by hurting us. If they know the cost of attacking us is too high, they will think twice.
I have never seen war in real life, but I have watched realistic depictions, especially of the World Wars, and they hurted me emotionally. Recently, I saw Masters of the Air on OTT, and horrified is an understatement. It reminded me that war is suffering no matter which side you are on. War should be the last option-not the first reaction. I am in general against human suffering. Is it naive to hope for such a world.? As the ancients prayed, i hope for Loka Samastha Sukhino Bhavanthu. My rational self says - it is impossible or may be even against some unwritten universal law. But my irrational hope is that - let there be peace everywhere.
Is there a possibility that any external players, are involved in an advisory or strategic role? These are important questions. Because if we don’t ask them, we risk reacting blindly.
Who gains from keeping Kashmir tense? Is there someone who benefits when India is forced to focus its attention, energy, and resources on this side of the border? Why locals participate in an event that can hurt their local economy.? Is there a bigger picture we are missing?
This is why I think the Indian government must investigate thoroughly first. Understand the full picture, gather intelligence, and then act strategically. We shouldn't fall into the trap of reacting emotionally because maybe that’s exactly what the orchestrators of this actually wants..
In today’s world, war isn’t just about guns and bombs. India has other powerful tools such as economic pressure, global diplomacy, strategic alliances etc. These can hurt the enemy without firing a bullet. We often underestimate the power of diplomacy quiet, behind-the-scenes work that creates international pressure and builds global support.
In today’s world, real strength is in making the enemy lose more by hurting us. If they know the cost of attacking us is too high, they will think twice.
I have never seen war in real life, but I have watched realistic depictions, especially of the World Wars, and they hurted me emotionally. Recently, I saw Masters of the Air on OTT, and horrified is an understatement. It reminded me that war is suffering no matter which side you are on. War should be the last option-not the first reaction. I am in general against human suffering. Is it naive to hope for such a world.? As the ancients prayed, i hope for Loka Samastha Sukhino Bhavanthu. My rational self says - it is impossible or may be even against some unwritten universal law. But my irrational hope is that - let there be peace everywhere.