India, Pakistan Near War
ToI: Heavy Shelling along border. The situation’s not yet out of control, because mortar fire is a level both India and Pakistan have done and come down from in the recent past. What’s different about this time is that there’s much less talk about retaliation and aggresive action — which in Indian bureaucracy is a sign that they are serious about something. I still think India will find the diplomatic game easier to play. At least it results in less body bags.
17 May 2002 10:53 am

