The politics of collective security
The strongest defence of the Haramain would be one that keeps the turbulence of the region far from their gates. That is more than deterrence; it is stewardship of a trust larger than any single state.
Defense
Counterterrorism without heavy armour and air power is a gamble
What confronts Pakistan today is a hybridised militant ecosystem strengthened by transnational financing, external sanctuaries and the diffusion of advanced weaponry left behind in Afghanistan after the withdrawal of foreign powers.
