Pakistan’s Full Spectrum Deterrence Doctrine: Escalation at the Nuclear Edge

Pakistan’s Full Spectrum Deterrence (FSD) Doctrine represents one of the most consequential—and dangerous—shifts in South Asia’s strategic landscape. This intelligence brief by Global Eye Intelligence breaks down how Islamabad’s evolution from Minimum Credible Deterrence to full-spectrum nuclear posturing has lowered the nuclear threshold across tactical, operational, and strategic levels.

The report examines why Pakistan adopted FSD to counter India’s conventional military advantage and Cold Start thinking, and how this doctrine integrates low-yield tactical nuclear weapons, short-range delivery systems, and first-use signalling. It dissects command-and-control risks, escalation ladders, and crisis instability through real-world scenarios such as Operation Sindoor, highlighting how rapidly conventional clashes can drift toward the nuclear brink.

Designed for defence analysts, policymakers, strategic planners, and serious observers of South Asian security, this digital product offers clear strategic analysis, escalation scenarios, and policy recommendations grounded in deterrence theory and regional realities.

Why this matters now: As India modernises its forces and Pakistan expands its nuclear toolkit, the margin for miscalculation is shrinking fast. Those who understand deterrence dynamics early can anticipate crises—others will only react once escalation is underway.

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