Although not entirely comparable, this reminds me of a faction of Ukrainian nationalists during WW-II who, as the Soviets retreated from Ukraine and Nazis began occupying it, declared support for Hitler and also Ukraine's independence from the Soviet Union only to be rejected by the Nazis and...
Can't blame them. They brought pacers after watching Pakistani bowlers and their bowling during the PSL. Their conclusion was that the pitches are going to support the pace bowlers. Meanwhile, Pakistan is playing only four specialist bowlers: two pacers and two spinners.
My knowledge of the constitutional laws and procedures are weak but I think a vote of no confidence for the PM does not result in the dissolving of the parliament. If the opposition is able to show their majority in the house they can have a new PM elected in no time, perhaps on the same day.
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My comment is based on general observation of Indian foreign policy that had existed, at least, prior to the coming of the Modi regime, and not referring to why India had abstained from voting against Russia.
Having said that, I absolutely agree with what you have said.
The irony of US sanctions on Pakistan is that the lessons were learned in India instead. Indian leadership, at least those of sound minds, came to realize that the US cannot be trusted as a security partner.
Even if the US does not impose sanctions on India this threat is likely to resonate...
I have no doubts that Sharif was, and likely still is, an indecisive leader to the point of foolishness, but Clinton and his cronies like Strobe Talbott and Bruce Riedel were not only diplomatic bullies but would often exaggerate facts. Now, how would Clinton know on a telephone call that Sharif...