Yup. And the west can hardly do moral posturing now. They have a whole history of going against military rules, even if unnecessary. Meanwhile one near is our enemy.
And China is already an adversary, so not point in catering to their perspective as long as we have the capability to go beyond MCD against china and have ability to do substantial damage .
But But.. I don't think we are gonna see any preemptive move unless we are 100% sure of its necessity. Reason being Sudarshan chakra. But, this heightened tensions is good in a different way, even if it doesn't lead to a clash in near future.
Good in a sense that our military-industry-bearacratic-govt establishment might finally wake up after seeing return of military dictatorship in pakistan. Also, takes the very convenient soundbyte position of some who call for "talks" with Pakistani govt.
And it's not just about procuring weapons. But systematic changes in industrial policies, ramping up wartime goods. Building up civilian infrastructure for safety. Build protocols to safeguard citizens against external and internal threats. Update intra ministerial protocols to be ready against threats. Modernise BSF along with army. And biggest of all... The military camps all over India might become efficient and weed out the rot of Beauracracy and Corruption (vendors and tenders for camps) from inside. Cause it happens. It's at the level which is okay for peacetime ( a daily need procurement officer letting know of the needs in advance etc).. but can be potential hinderance during wartime.
It also helps in SIR drive and ultimately NPC, NRC. Two must needs. But it takes time and hence i believe that India won't do anything in near future untill it's ready. [ Cause threat just became real now unlike vilified and called as a warmongering earlier.]
I would like your pov on the fact that.. since munirs position is all but enshrined as supreme now.. does it leave any desperate need for him to divert domestic attention by provoking us. What do you say?
The main question is this, who benefits if India gets embroiled in a war?
Munir is not working in the best interest of Pakistan, he is a certified puppet of US right now. This is not going down well with people within Pakistan military establishment (see
@Hellfire ‘s post).
Few things don’t make immediate sense, let’s list them down —
1. Sudden urge of US to get bagram, why now?
2. Pakistan opening a front with AFG all of a sudden.
3. US mentioning “Pakistan testing nukes secretly” — was that one of Trump’s brain

?
4. (Related to 3.) India picking up on this and issuing a statement — the language looked like us creating a “probable cause” leaning on the back of “Trump’s statement”.
5. Sir Creek comments - Our EEZ will be in a jeopardy in case something happens there, common denominator in terms of interest - again, US with their oil and gas exploration dream in Pakistan.
Now, what are the direct benefits of opening a front with India from Pakistan’s perspective — None.
Now, what are the direct benefits of opening a front with India from Munir’s perspective — quite a few,
1. Solidifying his position with US.
2. He will have US/CIA blessing which he can use to milk Pakistan establishment and economy.
3. A conflict with India ensures that entire military is focused on getting their a## handed to them - no one would want his position then.
4. His own mental perspective - revenge for Sindoor, he knows what his forces faced.
Benefits from US’s perspective —
1. Weaken Indian government, it is clear now that they understand that GoI is not willing to play ball.
2. Ensure safety for their business interests in Pakistan.
3. Undermine India’s current doctrine, offensive defence under nuclear threshold. The comments on India-Pak being on brink of a nuclear war, Pak testing Nukes are to deter Indian action going forward.
4. India’s all out military preparations and drills have spooked US and Pak. (Hence, 3)
Do note, that US has a history of overtly siding with Pak — 1971.
Now, why your point about war readiness is valid but that’s not something that’s sustainable in the long run. Also. Things that truly matter right now, our squadron strength, submarine strength (SSNs and SSBNs) won’t be procured of gain momentum because of this. This also puts strain on our economy, so I really doubt we are doing all this “just as deterrence”. Whether shooting war starts or not totally depends on Trump’s appetite for a royal mess — but going by the sheer number of exercises we are running, I am confident that there is intelligence of something.
Then again, my hypothesis this totally based on what I am reading - the real game will most definitely be 100x more complex and dark.