China's Blue Book: India Is Preparing For A Two-Front War With Pakistan, China

India Preparing For A Possible Two-Front War With Pakistan, China: Blue Book -- Indian Express/Press Trust of India

India continues to view Pakistan as the "real threat" even though it is adjusting its military strategy to include the possibility of a limited two-front war with both Pakistan and China, the first Blue Book on India published by a Chinese think tank said.

Pakistan is India's main "real threat" to maintain a high degree of vigilance and preparedness, the summary of the Blue Book released by the Chinese Academy of Social Sciences, (CASS) said.

The report says Indian military deployment on land is mainly fixated against Pakistan but in recent times, it is also being adjusted for both China and Pakistan.

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My Comment: This is a Chinese report .... so this analysis is from their perspective. As to what is my take .... I do not see India preparing for a two-front war with Pakistan, China .... India has not committed the resources and political will to prepare for such a possibility. So why the Chinese report? I see it more as a cover for their own massive military buildup. They need a boogeyman in Southwest China to justify their military buildup there .... and what better threat than India.

Can India Fight A Two Front War?

India Military Eyes Combined Threat -- The Diplomat

Indian military planners are reshaping the Army in readiness for a potential combined threat from China and Pakistan. Can it “cold start?”

Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh may have told the country’s parliament last month that he doesn’t expect an attack by China, but India’s military is taking no chances.

The world’s second-largest army, which celebrated its 64th Army Day on January 15, is on the cusp of implementing a major transformation in its organizational structure and war strategies to meet a possible combined threat from China and its ally Pakistan.

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My Comment: In short .... it appears that India has prepared and structured its forces to be able to conduct a successful first strike against Pakistan, but still be able to defend itself against Chinese aggression. Hmmm ... what is my take .... if one side fears that it is losing .... nuclear weapons will be rolled out very quickly, and the threat of all-out nuclear war will probably become a reality.