| ID | 122927 |
| Title Proper | India's military instrument |
| Other Title Information | a doctrine stillborn |
| Language | ENG |
| Author | Joshi, Shashank |
| Publication | 2013. |
| Summary / Abstract (Note) | For six years, India has sought to implement an army doctrine for limited war, 'Cold Start', intended to enable a Cold War era force optimised for massive offensives to operate under the nuclear threshold. This article asks whether that is presently feasible, and answers in the negative. Doctrinal change has floundered on five sets of obstacles, many of which are politically rooted and deep-seated, thereby leaving the Army unprepared to respond to challenges in the manner envisioned by the doctrine's architects. |
| `In' analytical Note | Journal of Strategic Studies Vol. 36, No.4; Aug 2013: p.512-540 |
| Journal Source | Journal of Strategic Studies Vol. 36, No.4; Aug 2013: p.512-540 |
| Key Words | India ; South Asia ; India - Pakistan ; Indian Army ; Cold Start ; Limited War ; Nuclear Weapons ; Terrorism |