Adaptive Deterrence Urged to Counter India’s Hostile Posture

Experts urge strong deterrence as warfare evolves

ISLAMABAD - Top strategic affairs experts on Monday said Pakistan must keep its deterrence credible and adaptive, warning that future conflicts in South Asia are likely to be more complex and dangerous than past crises due to rapid technological change and evolving modes of warfare.

Adaptive deterrence urged to counter India’s hostile posture

• Experts say New Delhi aims to normalise limited warfare under nuclear risks• Predict future conflicts will focus on cyber, hybrid and narrative strategies ISLAMABAD: Leading strategic affairs experts cautioned Monday that while the deterrence equation with India may have held during last year’s conflict, the region’s strategic environment is becoming increasingly fragile. Therefore, they emphasised the need to keep deterrence credible and effe…