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> what about the Islamic megacities, especially the Pakistani ones? Pakistan has nukes. Please don't invade countries with nukes. And if there's one thing that
by icanhackit 10y ago
> what about the Islamic megacities, especially the Pakistani ones?
Pakistan has nukes. Please don't invade countries with nukes. And if there's one thing that Syria has taught us, or at least should have: urban fighting ultimately destroys cities leaving a near-empty ruinous shell and creates huge numbers of refugees which are both an economic burden and political dynamite that sees ultra right-wing leaders and policies voted in.
A city is a city because it's where a vast amount of people live. You're bringing deadly conflict to people's doorsteps and creating tomorrow's terrorist. This is fundamental, not something that can be solved with technology or hip new ways of thinking.
- nl 10y agoArmy planning isn't about deciding if something is a good idea, it's about planning how they would fight if they were in that situation.
- wbl 10y agoImagine we decide to become closer allies with India then Pakistan, and something like Mumbai happens, only worse. India gets very, very pissed off, and decides that they've had enough.
- Pxtl 10y agoStraight-up invasion isn't the only option. Either of those countries could erupt in civil war. Most of the time in Iraq wasn't about invading and subjugating it, but protecting the embattled government from groups like the Sadrists. The kind of scenario could happen many places, and the us could be involved.