Gaza War and the Risk of Major Regional Escalation
While the Israel–Hamas conflict was initially concentrated around Gaza, the risks have since escalated to other regions as well.- Adil Rasheed |
- February 02, 2024 |
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While Israel is determined to destroy Hamas, terrorist groups are known to survive the loss of their leaders and members.
The complexity of the challenge in the Israel–Hamas conflict should not deter from the need to uphold humanitarian law and minimise the suffering of civilians by both the protagonists.
The Indian way of conceptualising war, employment of force, use of diplomacy, guidance for soldiering and capability development has a long and rich tradition that emerges from texts like the Mahabharata.
Nawaz Sharif's statements on forging 'good ties' with India after his return to Pakistan are unlikely to translate to any meaningful forward movement in bilateral ties.