Could India and Pakistan go to war?

[lovuian]

http://www.cnn.com/2016/09/21/asia/india-pakistan-kashmir-conflict/


After all, both countries have long been nuclear powers -- a deterrent that encompasses the lives of a combined 1.4 billion people. Both nations have also seen some years of relative peace along their border, a break from the wars that pockmarked the 20th Century.

And yet, hours after 18 were killed in an attack on an army base in Indian-administered Kashmir, the director-general of military operations for the Indian Army announced that the terrorists carried gear which had "Pakistani markings."

On India's many TV news channels, a steady drum beat calling for war gained momentum, reaching a crescendo of sorts in primetime.
Arnab Goswami, the host of the country's most-watched English news hour, expressed rage at Pakistan: "We need to cripple them, we need to bring them down on their knees."

I hope not since both countries have nukes in their arsenals

[Blue_Tires]

1. They've fought before so it isn't out of the question...

[tonyt53]

2. Yes, they easily could.

[DavidDvorkin]

3. Putting aside the problem of radioactivity

China would be delighted if they did and would be ready to pick up the pieces.

[Agnosticsherbet]

4. They fought in 1947, 1965, 1971, and 1999, averaging 15.5 years

Betqwen wars. They are due for another war, and harbor animosity for each other.

So, it could happen.

[MowCowWhoHow III]

5. Indubitably

http://www.democraticunderground.com/10141577886

[malaise]

6. You mean again?? n/t