India’s missile strikes under Operation Sindoor follow the Pahalgam terror attack, marking a shift in military posture rooted in precedent, calibrated responses, and a move away from earlier doctrines of strategic restraint.
About The Author
Gurjit Singh; Former Ambassador to Germany, Indonesia, Ethiopia ASEAN and the African Union Author; Hon.Professor, IIT Indore; Twitter: @AmbGurjitSingh ; Website: www.gurjitsingh.com
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