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POSSESSION OF NUCLEAR DETERRENCE AS SECURITY DILEMMA IMPACTING REGIONAL STABILITY OF SOUTH ASIA

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http://dx.doi.org/10.31703/gsssr.2024(IX-I).06      10.31703/gsssr.2024(IX-I).06      Published : Mar 2024

Possession of Nuclear Deterrence as Security Dilemma: Impacting Regional Stability of South Asia

Abstract

    This paper uses qualitative research tools to unearth the nuanced features of nuclear deterrence and security dilemmas in South Asia. The study focuses on India and Pakistan's nuclear capabilities, the historical background of nuclearization, the basics of deterrence in today's context as well as an elaborate analysis of their security landscape. The research focuses on the more complex question of ‘Nuclear Strategy and Regional Stability: What is India Thinking?’ in its precis, and involves qualitative analysis through case studies like the Kargil Conflict. The paper elaborates further on the part of international actors with reference to nuclear non-proliferation and potential challenges in the days ahead. By prioritizing qualitative data, this paper shows that the security dilemma remains a potent force and one that requires collective endeavors to address regional insecurities and foster greater peace across South Asia.

    Nuclear Deterrence, India, Pakistan, Regional, South Asia, Security Dilemma, Regional Stability

    (1) Maryam Ali
    PhD Scholar, Department of International Relations, Government College University, Faisalabad, Punjab, Pakistan.
    (2) Ghulam Mustafa
    Associate Professor, Department of International Relations, Government College University, Faisalabad, Punjab, Pakistan.
    (3) Fatima Rasheed Ahmad
    PhD Scholar, Department of International Relations, Government College University, Faisalabad, Punjab, Pakistan.
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APA

    APA : Ali, M., Mustafa, G., & Ahmad, F. R. (2024). Possession of Nuclear Deterrence as Security Dilemma: Impacting Regional Stability of South Asia. Global Strategic & Security Studies Review, IX(I), 66-75. https://doi.org/10.31703/gsssr.2024(IX-I).06

CHICAGO

    CHICAGO : Ali, Maryam, Ghulam Mustafa, and Fatima Rasheed Ahmad. 2024. "Possession of Nuclear Deterrence as Security Dilemma: Impacting Regional Stability of South Asia." Global Strategic & Security Studies Review, IX (I): 66-75 doi: 10.31703/gsssr.2024(IX-I).06

HARVARD

    HARVARD : ALI, M., MUSTAFA, G. & AHMAD, F. R. 2024. Possession of Nuclear Deterrence as Security Dilemma: Impacting Regional Stability of South Asia. Global Strategic & Security Studies Review, IX, 66-75.

MHRA

    MHRA : Ali, Maryam, Ghulam Mustafa, and Fatima Rasheed Ahmad. 2024. "Possession of Nuclear Deterrence as Security Dilemma: Impacting Regional Stability of South Asia." Global Strategic & Security Studies Review, IX: 66-75

MLA

    MLA : Ali, Maryam, Ghulam Mustafa, and Fatima Rasheed Ahmad. "Possession of Nuclear Deterrence as Security Dilemma: Impacting Regional Stability of South Asia." Global Strategic & Security Studies Review, IX.I (2024): 66-75 Print.

OXFORD

    OXFORD : Ali, Maryam, Mustafa, Ghulam, and Ahmad, Fatima Rasheed (2024), "Possession of Nuclear Deterrence as Security Dilemma: Impacting Regional Stability of South Asia", Global Strategic & Security Studies Review, IX (I), 66-75

TURABIAN

    TURABIAN : Ali, Maryam, Ghulam Mustafa, and Fatima Rasheed Ahmad. "Possession of Nuclear Deterrence as Security Dilemma: Impacting Regional Stability of South Asia." Global Strategic & Security Studies Review IX, no. I (2024): 66-75. https://doi.org/10.31703/gsssr.2024(IX-I).06