War have started between India(My country) and Pakistan. It feel like bad dream.
War have started between India(My country) and Pakistan. It feel like bad dream.
It feel like a bad unreal dream. I am honestly concerned and scared.
आपने दिल्ली का ज़िक्र किया, इसलिए हिंदी में लिख रही हूँ।
घबराहट जायज़ है, पर कोई बात नहीं। मै उत्तर भारत की निवासी नहीं हूँ, तो मै आपकी परिस्थिति नहीं समझ सकती हूँ, पर यह पहली बार नहीं की जंग की घोषणा हुई है। खबरिया चैनलों से दूर रहिये, आपके ज़ेहनी सेहत के लिए अच्छी नहीं है। उन्हें इंसानियत की कोई कदर नहीं है। यह भी गुज़र जायेगा। वैसे भी हमारी वायु सेना सब कुछ रोक रही है। आख़िर, "वक़्त रहता नहीं कही टिक कर, आदत इसकी भी आदमी सी है।" -गुलज़ार
It's strange, or? Where we normal people are trying to get on with our lives, our government decides to wage war with some other country, where normal people are also just trying to get on with their lives.
No one wants war, besides people selling missiles, bombs, tanks, guns, etc
As part of the constitution that was imposed on them when the US rebooted their government following WWII, Japan can't activate its military except in self defense.
Their politicians have been complaining about that and trying to get rid of it for decades now, but in my opinion every country should have such a provision. Any sane politician claims they wouldn't use the military unless someone else attacked first, so why give them the option at all?
Well, we see plenty of examples of "self defense" being proclaimed rather broadly. For instance Germany justified its participation in the NATO occupation of Afghanistan as "defending our freedom at the Hindu Kush", because there is a self defense provision in the constitution. Otherwise creating some false-flag to justify "self defense" is also a standard tactic employed since centuries if not millennia.
I don't think the people who sell or make weapons want/provoke war (especially), it's always the dictators or autocrats who do it. Always. Always. Always.
The people who make and sell weapons absolutely do want war. Nations at war need to keep replenishing their stockpiles whereas nations at peace burn through much less. You can use a tank many times in drills but when it's blown up for real, you aren't reusing it.
The dictators and autocrats also want war, but they have their own reason: war distracts people from issues at home. If they can't have a real war, they manufacture an internal enemy instead. Sometimes they do both.
From a solely pessimistic point of view, you're right to be scared. This is a war between two nuclear powers and it can get real ugly in the worst case scenario.
But as long as it's kept a strategic war focused on border bickerings and damaging each other's economic ability, civilians should be safe in the most part.
I'd recommend channeling the fear into activism towards peace. If you are willing and able, get together with others and pressure your government with large protests against the war. If not, then stay safe.
Civilians live at the borders too though
Was there a formal declaration? Was there escalation? Just trying to understand what changed since yesterday
I hope you and your loved ones stay safe and well.
I'm sorry this is happening to you. There's too much war in the world and not enough leaders that act responsibly. Hope you stay safe, internet stranger-friend.
Wish you a lot of strength and hope you stay safe! It’s understandable that you’re concerned and scared, as this is a dangerous situation. Wish I could say anything else but just want you to know that I hope this will be over soon and cause no more suffering or losses.
May I ask where in India you live?
A don't really have a whole lot of insight or comforting words, but I have to admit that my scandinavian ass is leaning towards "It's not the first time. Cooler heads tend to prevail"
Capital of India:Delhi. No too far away or close to the border. But it's capital so yeah I am scared.
india is so badly governed that it is sad. once a country of mystery and spices, now a very backwards dirty place. i really have no clue what could make india grow in things like equality. does india at least understand the annex of kashmir was not in the interest of the people that live there but the decision of one ruler only? this is not going to end well for india. but i am sure modi knows best,lol
once a country of mystery and spices
That comes across as a bit orientalist, friend
india is so badly governed that it is sad. once a country of mystery and spices, now a very backwards dirty place. i really have no clue what could make india grow in things like equality.
Well, they had great teachers, the british empire taught them well.
Always thought WW3 would be the USA russia or china launching the first nuke.. hope these two knuckleheads can keep their radioactive dicks in their pants so the rest of the world doesnt go down with them..
Interestingly, India-Pakistan war was one of the top WWIII scenarios mentioned in the movie War Games (1983) - #8: https://ww31987.wordpress.com/2022/03/05/wargames-joshuas-nuclear-war-scenarios-1-59/
Ugh, I'm sorry. It feels like the whole world is coming apart at the seams. My country did some terrible things recently, but I hope we will all trend in a better direction soon.
There really are very few governments today that inspire hope for the future. Everywhere politicians all seem to be focused on short-term personal enrichment and staying in power by appealing to their people's lowest urges. If we get through this period, it will be in spite of our leaders not because of them.
Sorry for you 😔
Good luck, im sending you strength and courage for the times to come. As others may have said, you might want to look for communities and association, and people in general : solidarity can be crucial in hard times
I’m so sorry to hear this/see this unfolding on the global stage. Would love to hear more of your thoughts on this, if you’re willing to share