Pakistan: Army, religion, and the enemy to the east
This collection of essays analyzes the geopolitical shift in Pakistan following the 2025 'Operation Sindoor' and the subsequent rise of military-led governance. It explores the nation's evolving foreign policy and its internal political contradictions.
Why it matters
Understanding the internal and external dynamics of a nuclear-armed state in South Asia is vital for regional stability and global security analysis.
For decades, Pakistan’s strategic identity has been defined by its armed forces, religious ideology, and an enduring obsession with India. Following the historical execution of its “Thousand Cuts” doctrine, the region was permanently altered by the events of May 2025. This collection of essays from T he Hindu d elves into the profound aftermath of ‘Operation Sindoor’, dissecting how this climactic military engagement forced the nation to confront its deep internal contradictions and drastically alter its geopolitical trajectory.
The framing focuses on critical analysis of military rule and geopolitical narratives, which is characteristic of the publication's editorial perspective.
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