ANALYSING CONVENTIONAL DETERRENCE IN A NUCLEARISED SOUTH ASIA
This article advances the debate on the dynamics and effectiveness of conventional deterrence in a nuclearised South Asia. Conventional deterrence is primarily based on the precept of dissuasion, playing an integral part in states’ defence policies. It leverages conventional military capabilities a...
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| Language: | English |
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National Defence University, Islamabad
2024-12-01
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| Series: | Margalla Papers |
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| Online Access: | https://margallapapers.ndu.edu.pk/site/article/view/271 |
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| Summary: | This article advances the debate on the dynamics and effectiveness of conventional deterrence in a nuclearised South Asia. Conventional deterrence is primarily based on the precept of dissuasion, playing an integral part in states’ defence policies. It leverages conventional military capabilities and the adept use of military strategy to dissuade opponents from initiating major campaigns and escalations into full-blown war. The study validates the role of conventional deterrence by carefully examining two India-Pakistan sub-cases: the 1999 Limited Kargil War and the 2019 Balakot Aerial Confrontation. Through these two sub-cases, the research elucidates the complex relationship between numerical strength and intelligent military planning in denying opponents their military objectives and preventing the employment of nuclear weapons.
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Mehmood, Nasir and Syeda Zainab Asif. 2024. "Analysing Conventional Deterrence in a Nuclearized South Asia." Margalla Papers 28 (2): 14-32.
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| ISSN: | 1999-2297 2789-7028 |