Brief by Shorts91 NewsDesk / 05:59am on 26 May 2025,Monday India Global
According to the 2025 World Wide Threat Assessment by the U.S. Defence Intelligence Agency, India perceives China as its primary strategic adversary, while Pakistan is considered a secondary security concern. The report indicates that under Prime Minister Narendra Modi, India’s defense strategy focuses on countering China's influence and enhancing military capabilities. Conversely, Pakistan views India as an "existential threat" and is expected to continue military modernization, including tactical nuclear weapons development, to counterbalance India's superior conventional forces. Pakistan's military advancements are significantly supported by China, reinforcing the strategic alliance between Islamabad and Beijing. This assessment underscores the complex security dynamics in South Asia, with India's primary focus on addressing challenges posed by China. (PC: East Asia Forum & Nikkei Asia)
