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IAF air strikes on Jaish camps in Pakistan a measure of Narendra Modi's strategic pragmatism
India

IAF air strikes on Jaish camps in Pakistan a measure of Narendra Modi's strategic pragmatism

Narendra Modi seems to be guided by the maxim that time and patience are the biggest warriors. He chooses his own time to react to a situation and displays infinite patient in the face of heavy odds.

Firstpost Editor's Picks: India must remain on guard after IAF airstrikes; border residents appeal for peace; today's must-read stories
India

Firstpost Editor's Picks: India must remain on guard after IAF airstrikes; border residents appeal for peace; today's must-read stories

India’s own strategic planners need to pay close attention to what Pakistan’s generals are thinking, to anticipate, and pre-empt the consequences.

Pakistan likely to be in two minds to retaliate after IAF airstrikes, India can ill-afford to lower its guard
India

Pakistan likely to be in two minds to retaliate after IAF airstrikes, India can ill-afford to lower its guard

In essence, Pakistan could soak up some punishment—secure in the knowledge it is tying India down by inflicting disproportionate costs on its strategic adversary in Kashmir.