Скачать или смотреть The India-Pakistan Conflict: A Strategic Gambit Amid Pakistan’s Domestic Discontent

This in-depth geopolitical analysis by Ing. Afridi, M. explores the 2025 India-Pakistan conflict, highlighting the disparity between India's Rafale losses and Pakistan's successful deployment of J-10C jets. It examines the strategic implications of the conflict, questions surrounding a potential false flag operation in Pahalgam, and delves into Pakistan’s internal political crisis, military dominance, and rising demand for democratic reform. The article further addresses cyber warfare, global realignments, proxy conflict dynamics, environmental impact, and the normalization of militarized statecraft in South Asia, offering nuanced projections and strategic recommendations.

References:
Ministry of Defence, Government of India – Press Briefings (2025)

Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), Pakistan – Operational Reports (2025)

Al Jazeera, “India-Pakistan Drone Escalation” (May 2025)

Jane’s Defence Weekly – Rafale vs. J-10C Comparative Analysis (2024–2025)

SIPRI Database – South Asia Military Spending Trends (2025)

IMF Meeting Notes on Pakistan’s Bailout Package – Board Decisions (May 2025)

Brookings Institution – “False Flag Operations and Strategic Narratives in South Asia” (2022)

United Nations Office for Disarmament Affairs – Regional Stability Reports (2025)

The Diplomat – “China’s Role in Shaping South Asia’s Balance of Power” (April 2025)

Human Rights Watch – Reports on Press Freedom and Civil Liberties in South Asia (2024–2025)