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The recent elections in Pakistan, with Imran Khan installed as Prime Minister, is in the backdrop of increased internal strife, a looming economic crisis that may force Pakistan seek bailout package from the IMF for the 13th time, continuing insurgency in Balochistan, public realisation of China’s looming debt trap and discontent over lack of governance. With the Pakistani military directly and indirectly ruling for 30 and 40 years respectively of Pakistan history, questions arise whether Imran Khan really wants peace given his own radical background, what freedom of action will he be permitted by the military and will détente be temporary till Pakistan tides over the immediate economic crisis?
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168105
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The sub-conventional warfare has gained prominence in the continuum of war with increased lethality of weapon systems and transparency in battlefield. Costs in conflict having become prohibitive, including in terms of lives, has led to reduction in ‘boots on ground’. The alternative force has become irregular forces, which are being used increasingly in conjunction with Special Forces (SF) to promote own national interests by countries big and small. India has adverse sub-conventional asymmetry vis-à-vis China-Pakistan. India needs to graduate beyond using SF in short-distance cross-border raids. The manner in which the Armed Forces Special Operations Division (AFSOD) is being raised appears a half-hearted attempt to bridge this asymmetry. The new Indian government needs to address these issues more seriously.
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