'Neither War nor Peace' Meets Readers
The work titled “Neither War nor Peace: The Enduring Conflict of Pakistan and India,” prepared by the TÜBA International Relations Working Group, has taken its place in libraries and has been made available for online access. In order to facilitate accessibility for international academic and diplomatic circles, the study has been published in both English and Turkish. The volume examines the long-standing India–Pakistan tension between two nuclear-armed states through its historical, political, and strategic dimensions.
Edited by Assoc. Prof. Dr. Mürsel Doğrul and Asst. Prof. Dr. Hayati Ünlü, the study notes that in April 2025, following the attack on a group of tourists in Pahalgam, tensions between India and Pakistan reached their highest level since the 1999 Kargil War. It recalls that diplomatic relations were suspended as a result of India’s air operations and Pakistan’s retaliatory responses, underscoring that diplomatic interventions by actors such as the United States, Türkiye, and Saudi Arabia played a significant role in de-escalating the crisis. The report examines in detail the historical background of the India–Pakistan conflict, the triggers and escalation process of the 2025 crisis, the domestic political dynamics of both countries, the military balance and nuclear deterrence, the positions of international powers, media, perception management and disinformation, possible conflict scenarios and strategic projections, as well as the implications for Türkiye and the broader region.
The study also offers concrete assessments and policy recommendations for decision-makers. It addresses the transregional repercussions of the 2025 India–Pakistan crisis and the risks it poses to global security. The volume provides interdisciplinary contributions on issues such as the historical background of the conflict, nuclear deterrence, domestic politics, identity politics, the Kashmir question, and the role of international actors.