Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 01:40pm on 25 May 2025,Sunday India Global
A recent US Department of Defense intelligence report reveals that Pakistan continues to view India as an "existential threat," prompting Islamabad to pursue significant military modernization, including the development of battlefield nuclear weapons, to counterbalance India's conventional military superiority. In contrast, India perceives Pakistan as a secondary security concern. This asymmetry in threat perception underscores the enduring tensions between the two nuclear-armed neighbors. The report also notes Pakistan's reliance on China for economic and military support, further complicating regional stability. These dynamics highlight the challenges in achieving lasting peace and security in South Asia. (PC: Firstpost)
