How real is the risk of nuclear war between India and Pakistan?
Summary
India and Pakistan recently faced a tense situation that could have led to conflict, which raised fears of nuclear war. However, intervention, including by the United States, helped ease the immediate tensions, showing how delicate peace in the region is.Key Facts
- India and Pakistan each have about 170 nuclear weapons.
- The US and Russia hold the majority of the world's nuclear weapons, with over 8,000 combined.
- Both India and Pakistan rely on land-based missile forces, but India also has a more advanced naval capability.
- India follows a no-first-use policy for nuclear weapons, which means it won't strike first unless attacked with nuclear or certain non-nuclear weapons.
- Pakistan has not officially declared a nuclear policy, but its actions suggest certain strategies.
- Recent tensions were defused partly due to US intervention, including a ceasefire.
- Indian Prime Minister Modi stated that India will not be threatened by nuclear intimidation and will respond decisively to threats.
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