Encircle Theory

India believes China is trying to encircle it by investing in projects in all its neighbours.
Pakistan believes India is trying to encircle it by investing in projects in Afghanistan.

One could say India's doubts are legitimate while Pakistan's aren't giving reason that What does Pakistan have that India needs. Then a question could arise What does India have that China needs?

Pakistani leaders would put it this way that India hates Pakistan hence tries to encircle it by investing in Afghanistan.
Indian leaders would put it this way China hates India hence tries to encircle it by investing in Sri lanka, Pakistan and neighbouring countries.

Of course the countries selling weapons are far too happy to let everyone believe their truth.
Of course there are huge kickbacks for political leaders to continue to believe what they preach.


The weapons industry works best when nations are terrified.