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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Main Authors: Nasir Mehmood, Syeda Zainab Asif
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Language:English
Published: National Defence University, Islamabad 2024-12-01
Series:Margalla Papers
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Online Access:https://margallapapers.ndu.edu.pk/site/article/view/271
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description 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.   Bibliography Entry 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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spelling doaj-art-bcfcb6de86c8434eafd9804bfa27bd1a2025-08-20T02:58:23ZengNational Defence University, IslamabadMargalla Papers1999-22972789-70282024-12-01282ANALYSING CONVENTIONAL DETERRENCE IN A NUCLEARISED SOUTH ASIANasir Mehmood0Syeda Zainab Asif1Centre for International and Security Studies in Maryland (CISSM), United States of AmericaIndependent Defence Analyst 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.   Bibliography Entry Mehmood, Nasir and Syeda Zainab Asif. 2024. "Analysing Conventional Deterrence in a Nuclearized South Asia." Margalla Papers 28 (2): 14-32. https://margallapapers.ndu.edu.pk/site/article/view/271Conventional DeterrenceNuclear DeterrenceKargil WarBalakot ConfrontationIndiaPakistan
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ANALYSING CONVENTIONAL DETERRENCE IN A NUCLEARISED SOUTH ASIA
Margalla Papers
Conventional Deterrence
Nuclear Deterrence
Kargil War
Balakot Confrontation
India
Pakistan
title ANALYSING CONVENTIONAL DETERRENCE IN A NUCLEARISED SOUTH ASIA
title_full ANALYSING CONVENTIONAL DETERRENCE IN A NUCLEARISED SOUTH ASIA
title_fullStr ANALYSING CONVENTIONAL DETERRENCE IN A NUCLEARISED SOUTH ASIA
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title_short ANALYSING CONVENTIONAL DETERRENCE IN A NUCLEARISED SOUTH ASIA
title_sort analysing conventional deterrence in a nuclearised south asia
topic Conventional Deterrence
Nuclear Deterrence
Kargil War
Balakot Confrontation
India
Pakistan
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