New book explores future of South Asia's regional stability

ISLAMABAD:

The Millennium Institute of Technology & Entrepreneurship (MiTE) and the Centre for International Strategic Studies Sindh (CISSS) jointly launched Marka-e-Haq: Deterrence, Provocation and Strategic Maturity in South Asia at MiTE, bringing together senior military figures, diplomats, academics, policymakers and strategic affairs experts to examine the May 2025 Pakistan-India conflict, regional security dynamics and the future of deterrence in South Asia, according to a press release received here.

The event was co-hosted by MiTE Rector Dr Huma Baqai and CISSS Executive Director Ambassador (retd) Qazi Khalilullah, with former senator and federal minister Javed Jabbar as chief guest and Lt Gen (retd) Khalid Ahmed Kidwai delivering the keynote address.

The book, edited by Dr Zafar Khan, brings together contributions from senior military leaders, diplomats and scholars, offering diverse perspectives on the evolving security landscape of South Asia. It examines the history of Pakistan-India relations, the May 2025 crisis, deterrence stability, strategic doctrines, lessons from recent confrontations and the challenges confronting regional peace.