Retaliation and Restraint: Op Sindoor, India’s War Within Limits
Syed Eesar Mehdi
The 2025 Pahalgam terrorist attack by The Resistance Front ignited a volatile India-Pakistan military confrontation, culminating in Operation Sindoor. India’s calibrated response exposed Pakistan’s terror networks, enforced deterrence, and reshaped regional strategy without crossing nuclear thresholds. This crisis brings into discussion war theories, proxy warfare dynamics, and the crucial role of diplomacy in de-escalation.
