Discussion with Dr Masahiro Kurita (School of Global Studies, Chukyo University, Japan)
Dr Anum A Khan and Mr Usman Ali Khan had an in-depth discussion with Dr Masahiro Kurita (Ph.D.), School of Global Studies, Chukyo University, Japan, on the evolving strategic landscape of South Asia.
The conversation focused on Pakistan’s perspective on the May 2025 short war, escalation dynamics, and the future trajectory of strategic stability in an era increasingly shaped by emerging technologies. We examined how AI-enabled systems, cyber capabilities, ISR integration, and precision-strike developments are compressing decision-making timelines and complicating traditional deterrence assumptions.
A key theme was how technological acceleration intersects with enduring political rivalries, and what this means for crisis management, nuclear signaling, and regional stability in South Asia.
Such cross-regional academic exchanges are essential for building nuanced, balanced understandings of deterrence in the Third Nuclear Age.
