Pakistan’s Ex-NSA Expresses Skepticism About Large-Scale Conflict With India, Yet Emphasizes Need for Preparedness in Face of Border Tensions.

Alert: Nuclear-armed India and Pakistan are on the verge of confrontation after gunmen killed 26 people in Indian-administered Kashmir. The incident, which India blames on Pakistan (who denies any involvement), has led to both nations are taking retaliatory steps, including India halting participation in a crucial water-sharing treaty and Pakistan considering walking away from a key agreement establishing the Line of Control (LoC) – the de-facto border. The escalation is severe, with cross-firing at the LoC; however, both sides are also engaging diplomatic partners like the US, China, and Gulf governments to defuse tensions. Former national security adviser Moeed Yusuf shares his insights on the crisis in an interview with Al Jazeera, discussing the crisis management tools, the role of third-party countries like the US and China, and the evolution of Pakistan-India relations.

Source: https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2025/5/3/dont-see-a-major-war-with-india-but-have-to-be-ready-pakistan-ex-nsa?traffic_source=rss