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VisitPakistan Seeks Nuclear Second-Strike Capability from China for Gwadar Base Amid Deteriorating Ties
Dec 13, 2024, 03:35 AM
In recent developments, the Pakistani military has reportedly engaged in secret negotiations with China, seeking nuclear second-strike capability. In exchange, Pakistan is considering allowing China to establish a military base at the strategically significant Gwadar port. This request highlights the deteriorating ties between the two nations, which have historically been allies. The situation underscores the complex geopolitical dynamics at play as major global powers, including the United States, Russia, and China, navigate security dilemmas and arms control challenges. Analysts suggest that the modernization of China's nuclear arsenal and Russia's potential resumption of nuclear testing contribute to a heightened global security dilemma, raising concerns about a new arms race.
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