Background/Objectives: India and Pakistan are at loggerheads even after 72 years of independence. The conflicts and tensions between them have led to an increase in defense expenditure for both. Between them, the two nations have also seen four wars. All this has been at the cost of economic development. This study discusses the political and economic concerns for India in the eventuality of a war with Pakistan.
Methods/Statistical analysis: The methodology of this study is descriptive in nature and therefore no statistical approaches have been included. The study has applied a content analysis approach to understand and evaluate the problems/concerns through political and economic transitions with regards to the topic with facts base.
Findings: India should not wage a war with Pakistan and use caution in adopting retaliation measures to avoid collateral damage to its economy that is surging ahead with a demographic dividend.
Improvements/Applications: Strategic measures are required to deal with enemy nations in the nuclear world where irresponsible use of atomic warfare by irresponsible nations can result in an apocalypse like situation.