With the nuclearization of the Indian subcontinent, Indo-Pakistani crisis behaviour has acquired a different significance altogether. The past two decades have witnessed no fewer than six crises, with a vigorous nuclear arms race as the backdrop all the while. However, all but one of these six--the Kargil War of 1998-9--were resolved peacefully. What lies behind the avoidance of a major war in spite of every reason for one--mistrust; everyday tensions; an ...
