When India and Pakistan clash, there’s always a third player watching closely from the sidelines: China. While the world sees a two-nation conflict, the real game has long been triangular. From military support to strategic cover, Beijing has consistently backed Islamabad, sometimes quietly, sometimes overtly. This is the story of the India-China-Pakistan triangle, and why the next war may not be fought on one front alone. It could be the nightmare scenario for Indian military strategists: a two front war, with China and Pakistan. n18oc_world n18oc_crux