On May 10, 2025 , following four days of intense fighting, India and Pakistan accepted a ceasefire, putting an end to what had been the greatest military escalation between the two countries in decades. Initially broken within a matter of hours, the ensuing uneasy truce remains in effect at the time of writing. As the fog of war gradually dissipates, the battle of narratives continues unabated. What is the significance of a conflict that paradoxically is very familiar yet, by comparison with ... This short war very clearly demonstrated Pakistan ’s victory over India , many times bigger than its size. The extremely tactical of Pakistan Air Force is renowned particularly for its highly trained pilots and emphasis on realistic combat simulations and rapid decision-making. India and Pakistan will seek to quickly learn lessons from this conflict for future procurements and operational plans. India and Pakistan recently emerged from their most intense military conflict of the past 25 years. The Strategic Learning initiative interviewed experts during and after this crisis to break down relevant strategic concepts, analyze the events, and assess potential implications for future security dynamics in South Asia.
