Cold War Deterrence in South Asia

The video explores the relevance of Cold War deterrence theories in Asia and South Asia today, highlighting both applicable aspects and limitations. It discusses how mutual vulnerability concepts apply to new technologies like space weapons and cyber attacks. The video also examines geographical and arsenal differences in South Asia, noting the lack of sophistication compared to US and Soviet arsenals. Finally, it addresses nuclear multipolarity and the interdependence of nuclear relationships in the region.

How do Cold War deterrence theories apply to new technologies in Asia?

• They focus solely on economic sanctions.

• They emphasize mutual vulnerability in technologies like space weapons.

• They only apply to traditional nuclear weapons.

• They are irrelevant to new technologies.

What is a common theme in Cold War deterrence theories?

• Political isolation.

• Economic sanctions.

• Mutual vulnerability.

• Unilateral disarmament.

What is a key limitation of Cold War deterrence concepts in South Asia?

• Absence of political conflicts.

• Lack of nuclear weapons in the region.

• Geographical proximity and less sophisticated arsenals.

• Over-reliance on economic strategies.

Why might Cold War deterrence strategies be less applicable in South Asia?

• Because of the different geographical and technological contexts.

• Due to the lack of political conflicts.

• Due to the absence of nuclear weapons.

• Because all countries have similar military capabilities.

What factor complicates the application of Cold War deterrence in South Asia?

• The uniformity of military strategies.

• The absence of political conflicts.

• The lack of nuclear weapons.

• The presence of multiple nuclear powers.

Why is it challenging to distinguish between tactical and strategic nuclear weapons in South Asia?

• Because all countries have the same military strategies.

• Due to the close geographical proximity of countries.

• Due to the lack of technological advancements.

• Because of the similar size of all weapons.

What does the 'use or lose' pressure refer to in a nuclear context?

• The pressure to disarm nuclear weapons.

• The urgency to develop new nuclear technologies.

• The need to use nuclear weapons before they become obsolete.

• The pressure to use nuclear weapons before they are destroyed in a conflict.

How does the concept of 'use or lose' differ in South Asia compared to the Cold War?

• It is more focused on economic strategies.

• It is more applicable in South Asia.

• It is less applicable due to smaller nuclear arsenals.

• It is irrelevant in both contexts.

How does nuclear multipolarity affect relationships in South Asia?

• It simplifies diplomatic relations.

• It leads to unilateral disarmament.

• It creates a chain of interdependent nuclear relationships.

• It eliminates the need for nuclear weapons.

What is a significant difference between Cold War and current nuclear relationships?

• Current relationships are less complex.

• There is more interdependence in current nuclear relationships.

• Cold War relationships were more interdependent.

• Current relationships are based solely on economic factors.