Aishwaria Sonavane, a researcher in Pakistan studies at the Takshashila Institution, dives into the evolving dynamics of India-Pakistan relations. They discuss how India's military response to terrorism has shifted to more assertive strategies, including deep strikes and drone warfare. Sonavane highlights the risks associated with these changes and the stagnation in diplomatic relations between the two nations. The conversation also touches on the implications of nuclear deterrence and the weaponization of trade and water in this complex geopolitical landscape.
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India's Escalating Military Response
India's response to terrorism has escalated from diplomatic pressure to military retaliation over the last decade.
Operation Sindoor marks a shift to striking deeply in symbolic locations, signaling a stronger military stance.
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Expanded Targets Heighten Risks
India now targets high-value, symbolic military assets rather than just launch pads near the border.
This escalation risks tit-for-tat retaliation and miscalculations amid political and social pressures.
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Drones Transform Cross-Border Warfare
The India-Pakistan conflict saw the first large-scale use of drones for surveillance and precision strikes.
Drones lower costs and risk, transforming the tempo and escalation of warfare between the countries.
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In this episode of All Things Policy, Aishwaria Sonavane and Shobhankita Reddy unpack Operation Sindoor and examine how India’s response to cross-border terrorism by Pakistan-based outfits has shifted from restraint to assertive retaliation, marked by deep strikes, drone warfare, and public red lines. They discuss the strategic risks of this new posture, evolving military doctrines, and how both countries are rethinking procurement and operational planning. The podcast also explores the diplomatic freeze, the weaponisation of water and trade ties, and why third-party mediation remains a flashpoint in India-Pakistan relations.
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