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India’s military position
Given our limited technological military edge over Pakistan, we simply do not have the capacity to make major gains in Azad Kashmir in a limited war before the nuclear weapons come into play. But a J&K-centric limited war has always been on the radar of the Indian armed forces. We have the capacity to extend the LoC by 5-10 kms in selected areas in a 7-10-day limited war. And, this is what we should do at an opportune time to make our intent credible.
With respect to the recovery of Aksai Chin, given China’s overwhelming military and technological edge, we can do little more than maintain a firm stand. Also, due to China’s high stakes in CPEC, major operations launched by India in ‘Azad Kashmir’ and/or Gilgit-Baltistan will force Beijing to open a second front anywhere along the LAC.
Notwithstanding the Shia-Sunni divide in Gilgit-Baltistan, religion binds the people of Azad Kashmir to Pakistan. The unrest stems from a long-standing demand for autonomy. In the long-term, it will be worthwhile for India to exploit these fault lines in the pursuit of national interests.
https://theprint.in/opinion/modi-go...plomacy-but-wont-mean-much-militarily/293751/
Given our limited technological military edge over Pakistan, we simply do not have the capacity to make major gains in Azad Kashmir in a limited war before the nuclear weapons come into play. But a J&K-centric limited war has always been on the radar of the Indian armed forces. We have the capacity to extend the LoC by 5-10 kms in selected areas in a 7-10-day limited war. And, this is what we should do at an opportune time to make our intent credible.
With respect to the recovery of Aksai Chin, given China’s overwhelming military and technological edge, we can do little more than maintain a firm stand. Also, due to China’s high stakes in CPEC, major operations launched by India in ‘Azad Kashmir’ and/or Gilgit-Baltistan will force Beijing to open a second front anywhere along the LAC.
Notwithstanding the Shia-Sunni divide in Gilgit-Baltistan, religion binds the people of Azad Kashmir to Pakistan. The unrest stems from a long-standing demand for autonomy. In the long-term, it will be worthwhile for India to exploit these fault lines in the pursuit of national interests.
https://theprint.in/opinion/modi-go...plomacy-but-wont-mean-much-militarily/293751/
