Podcast | Strategic Focus | Episode 4 | May 2025 Crisis & the Future of Nuclear Deterrence in South Asia | Dr. Zafar Nawaz Jaspal
What did the May 2025 India–Pakistan crisis reveal about the future of nuclear deterrence in South Asia? In this episode of Strategic Focus, Dr. Anum A. Khan sits down with Dr. Zafar Nawaz Jaspal, Vice-Chancellor of Quaid-i-Azam University, Islamabad, and one of Pakistan’s leading scholars of strategic and security studies, to discuss the evolving deterrence landscape following one of the region’s most significant crises. The discussion explores: Did nuclear deterrence fail during the May 2025 crisis? How did Pakistan’s response influence crisis stability? What are the key lessons for Pakistan’s future deterrence posture? How critical was diplomacy in preventing further escalation? How should Pakistan respond to India’s “below-threshold” strategies? Should Pakistan revise its nuclear doctrine? This episode offers an in-depth analysis of deterrence, escalation, diplomacy, and strategic stability in South Asia, providing valuable insights for policymakers, researchers, students, and anyone interested in international security and strategic affairs. 🔔 Subscribe to the NESST Institute YouTube Channel for expert discussions on security, strategy, artificial intelligence, emerging technologies, and international affairs. Follow NESST Institute 🌐 https://nesstinstitute.org/ 🔗 LinkedIn: / network-for-security-strategy-and-technolo… X: https://x.com/NESSTInstitute 📘 Facebook: / 61575411083335 📸 Instagram: / nesst.institute
