Why Agree to a Ceasefire in a War Already ‘Won'?
In this episode of Central Hall, host Kapil Sibal is joined by two of India's leading national security experts – Dr. Ajai Sahni, executive director of the Institute for Conflict Management, and Pravin Sawhney, renowned defence analyst and Co-founder of FORCE magazine.
They critically examine the true objectives and outcomes of India's military response following the April 22nd Baisaran terror attack. Was it a genuine act of strategic retaliation or a carefully crafted political narrative? Did the operation deter future threats, or simply serve domestic optics?
Watch the full discussion to know more.
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