India could potentially use force against Pakistan, US report says

The annual threat assessment report was prepared by the US Director of National Intelligence; file photo

The annual threat assessment report was prepared by the US Director of National Intelligence; file photo

Washington … News Time

A US intelligence report warns that India, led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, could use military force to respond to perceived or genuine provocations by Pakistan. According to the newspaper, the annual threat assessment report 2021 has been prepared by the US Director of National Intelligence and sent to Congress. The report cites China’s efforts for world power as the number one threat to US interests, followed by Russia’s provocative actions and threats to Iran. In an introductory note, DNI Director Avril Haines wrote that the report provides a critical, independent and simple overview of policy makers, warlords and local law enforcement agencies. Assessing the potential threats from South Asia, the report warns that India, led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, is more likely to respond to Pakistan’s perceived or real provocations with military force than in the past.

The report said that severe tensions in the region have increased the risk of conflict between the two nuclear-armed neighbors, including violent instability in Kashmir or possible military strikes in India. At the same time, the report said that “a general war” between India and Pakistan is unlikely in 2021, but the crisis between the two could escalate, leading to a cycle of tensions. Earlier, another US intelligence report sent to Congress warned that there could be a war between India and Pakistan over the next five years over real or perceived provocation.

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