... civilians, including foreign tourists. This incident triggered a major crisis in the relations between the two nations: India and Pakistan exchanged mutual accusations,... ... strength (GDP exceeding $3 trillion compared to around $0.3 trillion). However, Pakistan's powerful army and its possession of nuclear weapons make it a formidable adversary... ... intensifying block opposition (for instance, a China-Pakistan tandem against a potential India-U.S.-West bloc). This would deal a significant blow to the international security...