Pakistan vs India: The Next 10 Years — Who Will Win the Power Race?
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https://doi.org/10.62843/jssr.v5i3.623Keywords:
Pakistan, India, Nuclear Doctorine, Military Power, Economy, Strategic Alliances, Global Positioning, Two-Front War, US-China Rivalry, Geopolitical StrategyAbstract
This study examines the geopolitical dynamics between Pakistan and India over the next decade, focusing on the critical factors shaping their rivalry. Both countries are nuclear-armed and have strong strategic interests that influence their military, economic, and global positioning. The paper analyzes the major forces that will decide the balance of power, such as nuclear doctrines, economic strategies, military readiness, and the influence of China and the US. The study, using a comparative approach, evaluates how these factors will impact each country's future dominance in the region. It concludes that while India is likely to expand economically and strengthen its alliances, Pakistan will increasingly leverage its military capabilities and alliances, particularly with China, to position itself as a regional power.
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