Why India Is Deploying the Cold Start Doctrine Against Pakistan | Explained by Maj Gen Rajan Kochhar

The "Cold Start Doctrine" is a strategic approach developed by the Indian Armed Forces to facilitate quick and decisive attacks on Pakistan, aiming to avoid triggering a full-scale nuclear conflict. It focuses on rapid deployment of troops along the western frontier to conduct limited yet impactful offensive actions. The core goal is to discourage Pakistan from considering nuclear retaliation by demonstrating India’s ability to respond swiftly and effectively.