SECURITY PARADOX: INTERPRETING INDO-PAKISTAN RELATIONSHIP FROM INTERNATIONAL SECURITY PERSPECTIVE

Abstract

Through the lenses of international security perspective, this article examines States’
dilemma in their efforts to protect their territorial integrity and independence. Due to the
difficulty of ascertaining States’ intention in acquiring weapons, increasing military forces or
defence budgets, States create a situation of insecurity and fear among themselves. The article
contextualises the situation by examining the India-Pakistan relationship