Irregular Warfare Podcast
The Stability Instability Paradox: How Nuclear Weapons Incentivize Irregular Warfare
Oct 4, 2024
Joining the discussion are Professor Sumit Ganguly, a political science expert on South Asia, and Professor Tricia Bacon, a scholar on nuclear warfare implications. They dive into how nuclear weapons have transformed India-Pakistan relations, particularly the Kargil conflict. The guests unravel the Stability and Instability Paradox, revealing how nuclear deterrence may promote irregular warfare while preventing large-scale conflicts. They also explore the evolving roles of proxy forces and non-state actors in the region, highlighting the complexities of security dynamics.
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- The acquisition of nuclear weapons by India and Pakistan has created a stability instability paradox, promoting irregular warfare tactics through Pakistan's reliance on proxy forces.
- The historical context of the Jammu and Kashmir conflict is essential for understanding the evolving Indo-Pakistani relationship and the persistent tensions that characterize their interactions.
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The Nuclear Impact on Indo-Pakistani Relations
The episode examines how the acquisition of nuclear weapons by both India and Pakistan has significantly transformed their relationship, particularly in conflict dynamics. The stability and instability paradox highlights that while nuclear deterrence may prevent large-scale wars, it can also incentivize irregular warfare tactics. As a result, Pakistan has increasingly relied on proxy forces to achieve strategic aims without provoking a direct military confrontation with India. This reliance has led to a unique conflict environment where provocative actions by frontier-based groups have further escalated tensions.
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