Q.2 In Washington's first major security assistance to Islamabad in four years, it has approved a military sustenance package for the country’s aging F-16 fleet. What are India’s concerns with the deal? Do you think such a decision from US is justified in the backdrop of strong relations with India? (10 Marks)

Q.2 In Washington’s first major security assistance to Islamabad in four years, it has approved a military sustenance package for the country’s aging F-16 fleet. What are India’s concerns with the deal? Do you think such a decision from US is justified in the backdrop of strong relations with India? (10 Marks)

Mentor’s Comments- https://indianexpress.com/article/explained/explained-global/us-pakistan-f-16-package-8153865/ https://indianexpress.com/article/world/united-states-pakistan-relationship-india-jaishankar-comment-f16-8174908/ In the introduction, talk about the package and a bit of its background. In the body, first, mention the implications of the deal. Next, highlight India’s concerns with the deal. Next, mention the justification given by US. Conclude by talking about a tit-for-tat approach to India’s “strategic autonomy” argument.