Nuclear Ambiguity in the Indian Ocean • Stimson Center

Nuclear Ambiguity in the Indian Ocean • Stimson Center

Examining the uncertainties surrounding India and Pakistan’s deployment of nuclear weapons at sea. The post Nuclear Ambiguity in the Indian Ocean appeared first on Stimson Center.

India–Pakistan standoff: Who is fanning nuclear flames?

Amid escalating tensions between nuclear-armed India and Pakistan, a deadly attack by unknown forces in Kashmir has sparked a dangerous chain of events, drawing in global powers and pushing the region closer to the brink of war – raising questions about who stands to gain from the conflict.

Threat of India-Pakistan conflict after Kashmir attack

A deadly attack in the contested Kashmir region has prompted fears of spiralling conflict between nuclear-armed India and Pakistan. New Delhi, which accuses Pakistan of backing the attack, has not yet taken military action. But Prime Minister Narendra Modi has given the Indian army “complete operational freedom” to respond. Pakistan, which denies responsibility, has vowed […] The post Threat of India-Pakistan conflict after Kashmir attack appear…

Kashmir Attack Sparks Unity Among Rivals in India, Pakistan

Despite heightened tensions and cross-border hostilities following a deadly assault in Indian-administered Kashmir, political rivals in both India and Pakistan have found rare common ground. The April 22 attack, in which gunmen killed 26 civilians, has been widely condemned and has triggered a fierce diplomatic and military response from both nuclear-armed nations. India has accused Pakistan of backing those responsible for the deadliest civilia…

Kashmir Attack Unites Political Foes In India, Pakistan

India and Pakistan are exchanging fire over their de-facto border since the Kashmir attack, but in New Delhi and Islamabad political foes are coming together and looking to score points.