The Impact of Diverging Security Perspectives on Indo-Pak Military Modernization and Asymmetry

Muhammad Ahsan Abbas; Sadia Rasheed; Nouman Mubarik

doi:10.47814/ijssrr.v9i3.3233

Muhammad Ahsan Abbas Lecturer, Department of International Relations, Islamia University of Bahawalpur, Pakistan
Sadia Rasheed Department of International Relations, Islamia University of Bahawalpur, Pakistan
Nouman Mubarik Lecturer, Department of International Relations, Islamia University of Bahawalpur, Pakistan

DOI: https://doi.org/10.47814/ijssrr.v9i3.3233

Keywords: Military Modernization, Conventional Asymmetry, Strategic Stability, Hybrid Warfare

Abstract

The relationship between India and Pakistan is a pivotal point in the turbulent terrain of South Asia, impacting regional stability, security dynamics, and global geopolitics. With a complex past marked by division, strife, and the development of nuclear weapons, the Indo-Pak relationship has strategic importance that goes well beyond national boundaries. This chapter highlights a thorough analysis of the historical military ties between India and Pakistan, exploring the nuances of their contacts and their significant influence on the region's security environment. It will also examine how India and Pakistan's military tactics are influenced by internal, regional, and external security concerns, which exacerbates military disparity and sparks an arms race. And how these dynamics (especially nuclear dynamics) threaten regional stability and add to the complicated security landscape in South Asia by analyzing historical circumstances, strategic reasons, and the current status of military capabilities.

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