[Scott from the Left Coast]

I don't think this is just for diplomatic purposes. Balloon's about to go up. Only question is how a big a balloon it will become.

[infowarrior]

Ballon's about to go up...

Perhaps. The one piece missing from this picture is this...
We know where the Indian Army and Air Force are, and what they may do. But where is the Indian Navy during all this?

No mention has been made of them, and in the event of hostilities, I seriously doubt they would be sitting on their hands...

the infowarrior

PS FWIW, I'm referring to the Indian Navy's carrier task force(s)...