Dynamics of Pakistan's nuclear doctrine: Implications for strategic stability in South Asia
Document Type
Article
Publication Date
6-1-2022
Abstract
This article seeks to discuss Pakistan's nuclear doctrine and its significance for strategic stability in South Asia which is challenged by complex interactions between different players in political, military, and technological dynamics. In particular, India's easy access to technology and the challenges for Pakistan associated with fears of low-intensity conflicts due to Indian offensive strategies have resulted in dangerous instabilities. The Indian technological advancement has inevitably brought revolutionary changes in the strategic thought process thus continuously forcing Pakistan to modify or upgrade its nuclear doctrine. We argue that Pakistan's nuclear doctrine is ambiguous, and the changing contours of Pakistan's nuclear doctrine are within the framework of how technological advancement navigates strategic stability in the South Asian region.
Keywords
Doctrine, Nuclear revolution, Strategic stability, Deterrence, Nuclear weapon
Divisions
International
Funders
Institute of Research Management & Services (IPPP) University of Malaya, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia,Karakoram International University, Gilgit, Pakistan.
Publication Title
Journal of Asian and African Studies
Volume
57
Issue
4
Publisher
SAGE Publications
Publisher Location
2455 TELLER RD, THOUSAND OAKS, CA 91320 USA