BLUF
India adopts a doctrine of calibrated military retaliation against cross-border terrorism, challenging Pakistan's nuclear deterrence and signalling a shift towards proactive defence measures without triggering full-scale war.Learning Outcomes.
- Analyse India's limited war doctrine and its impact on South Asian security dynamics.
- Evaluate the risks and benefits of controlled escalation strategies in nuclear-armed regions
- Apply insights to ADF's approach in balancing deterrence and diplomacy in volatile areas.
