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Have nuclear weapons stabilised or destabilised India–Pakistan relations?

Asked in 3 years · 2008–2026Appears in:International Relations
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This debate All debatesIn shortPositionsNewsPast questions (4)Same themeIs the global non-proliferation regime effective or discriminatory?Does nuclear deterrence prevent war between nuclear-armed states?Is complete nuclear disarmament achievable among the major powers?

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Deterrence theory applied to South Asia, crisis case studies including May 2025, escalation control, stability–instability paradox, confidence-building measures
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2026 · CSS International Relations · Critically analyseCritically evaluate Theory of Deterrence in Indo-Pakistan context with special reference to May 2025 conflict between the two nuclear armed neighbours. Outline it
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2026
CSS · International Relations · Critically analyse

Critically evaluate Theory of Deterrence in Indo-Pakistan context with special reference to May 2025 conflict between the two nuclear armed neighbours.

asks for: both sides · Pakistan link
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2026
CSS · International Relations · Critically analyse

How did Operation Bunyan-ul-Marsoos illustrate shifts in conventional military posture and nuclear deterrence dynamics between India and Pakistan? Critically evaluate the strategic, operational, and diplomatic success of Pakistan during the May 2025 Four-Day War with reference to escalation control, signaling, and crisis-stability mechanisms.

asks for: give evidence · both sides · Pakistan link
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2025
CSS · International Relations · Recommend

How has the development of nuclear weapons by India and Pakistan impacted the South Asian geopolitical landscape? What measures both the states have taken to ensure stability in the region?

asks for: Pakistan link · a way forward · background
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2008
CSS · International Relations · Question

Since South Asia has been dominated by the antagonism between India and Pakistan, what impact do nuclear weapons have on the balance of power in the region.

asks for: Pakistan link · impact
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