India and Pakistan are at an inflection point

February 18, 2017 16:34

Regional security in South Asia is taking a dramatic turn. Within the space of 48 hours, a new phase is commencing in 'counter-terrorist' operations by the Indian and Pakistani militaries.

Army chief General Bipin Rawat has warned of "stern action' against the civilian populations in J&K who behave like "anti-national elements'.

Two days later on Friday came a similar statement from Pakistani Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif.

This is not say Gen. Rawat and Sharif synchronised their statements, but the stunning similarity cannot be overlooked, either.

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