5) “It is not beyond the realm of possibility that Pakistan would see in this so-called new “doctrine of pre-emption”, an opportunity to deploy its nuclear and missile capabilities against India.” In the light of India’s recent ‘hot-pursuit’ against insurgents in its Northeastern region and possibility of such pursuits in its western borders, critically comment on the statement

Topic: Security challenges and their management in border areas

5) “It is not beyond the realm of possibility that Pakistan would see in this so-called new “doctrine of pre-emption”, an opportunity to deploy its nuclear and missile capabilities against India.” In the light of India’s recent ‘hot-pursuit’ against insurgents in its Northeastern region and possibility of such pursuits in its western borders, critically comment on the statement. (200 Words)

The Hindu