The balance of power in South Asia is tenuous. Neighbouring states with nuclear arsenal pose a serious threat in times of conflict and the danger of escalation into a nuclear holocaust in South are ever-present.This book locates the change in India‘s war doctrine at the turn of the century, following the Kargil War in 1999 between India and Pakista
Ali Ahmed is Political Affairs Officer with the United Nations.
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‘Ali Ahmed has analysed the drivers and consequences of the operational concepts which have evolved—and are still evolving—after the experience of the Kargil conflict. He makes a bold attempt to look into the operational future . . . Ahmed’s fascinating study will form a useful input for military, strategic and political elites in coming to decisions in future.’ — Lt. Gen. (Retd.) V. R. Raghavan, President, Centre for Security Analysis, Chennai and Advisor, Delhi Policy Group, New Delhi
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Foreword Lt. Gen. (Retd.) V. R. Raghavan. Preface. Acknowledgements. 1. Puzzling Over Doctrine 2. The Limited War Concept 3. Doctrinal Change 4. The Structural Factor 5. The Political Factor 6. The Organisational Factor 7. The Puzzle Resolved? Bibliography. About the Author. Index