Deterrence and punishment depend on psychologically impacting those we are trying to influence. The problem is that we cannot know with certainty how much damage needs to be caused.
The Chinese term for deterrence differs from the English term in International Relations literature. China combines deterrence and compellence strategies.
Like Turkey and Egypt, Pakistan is one of a handful of powers with the human resources and infrastructure to help secure the Persian Gulf as Trump’s America draws down its military presence.
ACM Katre was 2nd IAF chief to die in harness. It was at a memorial lecture in his honour where IAF chief AP Singh revealed that India shot down 6 Pakistani aircraft in Op Sindoor.
Standing up to America is usually not a personal risk for a leader in India. Any suggestions of foreign pressure unites India behind who they see as leading them in that fight.
In the name of offering a different perspective, amongst the most cynical pieces ever written. Almost every point made can be debunked with ease and finesse. Serves no purpose other than to demoralise the country and its armed forces.
In the name of offering a different perspective, amongst the most cynical pieces ever written. Almost every point made can be debunked with ease and finesse. Serves no purpose other than to demoralise the country and its armed forces.