Why the US is sceptical of Pakistan acquiring an ICBM?
Sometimes, common sense tells you more than unnecessary academic gibberish. Pakistan is an Islamic nation. The Clash of Civilizations theory, widely accepted in Western circles, clearly warns that Pakistan represents a threat to Western culture, values, and civilization. The trajectory of Pakistan shows increasing radicalization and Islamism with each passing decade, raising growing concerns for both Israel and the United States. After its nuclear tests in 1998, Pakistan even referred to its nuclear weapon as an "Islamic bomb." Western societies are usually adept at identifying threats in a timely manner. You are right—Pakistan currently does not have the advanced missile systems needed to target Israel or the United States with pinpoint accuracy. But that does not mean it won’t develop those capabilities in the future. China could easily assist Pakistan in building such technology. In the short term, this would help China keep India occupied, and in the long term, it woul...