If India’s the enemy, why does Pakistan want ICBMs?
Why it matters: Pakistan's potential ICBMs could fundamentally alter global power dynamics and homeland security for the US.
- US Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard testified before the US Senate, warning of Pakistan's potential move toward intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) capability.
- This potential ICBM development is raising new concerns about direct threats to the US homeland.
- Pakistan's strategic shift toward ICBMs, traditionally associated with deterring distant adversaries, complicates the understanding of its primary 'enemy' and regional stability.
US Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard has warned the Senate that Pakistan may be developing intercontinental ballistic missile capabilities, sparking new concerns about potential threats to the US homeland. This development raises critical questions about Pakistan's strategic intentions, particularly given its historical focus on India, and signals a significant shift in regional power dynamics with global implications.
