Aishwaria Sonavane

Aishwaria Sonavane, research analyst on Pakistan Studies at the Takshashila Institution, explores China–Pakistan military ties. She explains what interoperability means and why arms sales and exercises fall short of full integration. She outlines structural, technological, and logistical barriers, reviews practical limits seen in the May 2025 clash, and considers why a formal alliance remains unlikely.

Aishwaria Sonavane, a researcher in Pakistan Studies at the Takshashila Institution, provides an insightful analysis of India's grand strategy toward Pakistan. She discusses the continuity of India's approach since the 1990s, focusing on limiting Pakistan's ability to disrupt India's growth. Key points include the economic reforms boosting defense spending, tactical military responses, and framing Pakistan's military-jihadi complex. Aishwaria highlights the importance of backchannels for crisis management and the challenges posed by Pakistan's resilient military posture.

Aishwaria Sonavane, a researcher in Pakistan studies at the Takshashila Institution, dives into the evolving dynamics of India-Pakistan relations. They discuss how India's military response to terrorism has shifted to more assertive strategies, including deep strikes and drone warfare. Sonavane highlights the risks associated with these changes and the stagnation in diplomatic relations between the two nations. The conversation also touches on the implications of nuclear deterrence and the weaponization of trade and water in this complex geopolitical landscape.