27 Minutes That Nearly Started World War III by Naim Tahir Baig Paperback Book
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27 Minutes That Nearly Started World War III by Naim Tahir Baig Paperback Book. What began with a suicide bombing in Pulwama escalated to airstrikes on Pakistani territory and could have spiraled into catastrophic nuclear war. In an age of rising nationalism, technological change, and great power competition, the India-Pakistan crisis of 2019 serves as a sobering reminder of how quickly conflicts can escalate-and how catastrophic the consequences might be if we fail to learn from this near miss. 27 Minutes That Nearly Started World War III by Naim Tahir Baig Estimated delivery 3-12 business days Format Paperback Condition Brand New Description Book Description"A masterful analysis of the most dangerous nuclear confrontation of the 21st century." - Foreign AffairsOn February 27, 2019, Indian and Pakistani fighter jets engaged in aerial combat over Kashmir for 27 minutes-the first such encounter between nuclear-armed powers since the end of the Cold War. What began with a suicide bombing in Pulwama escalated to airstrikes on Pakistani territory and could have spiraled into catastrophic nuclear war. Former U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo would later reveal that the world came "perilously close to nuclear conflagration" during this this definitive account, Dr. Naim Tahir Baig draws on his extensive diplomatic experience and interviews with key decision-makers to provide unprecedented insight into those harrowing 27 minutes and their aftermath. Through meticulous research and analysis, he reconstructs the chain of events from the Pulwama attack through India's Balakot airstrike to Pakistan's Operation Swift Retort, revealing previously undisclosed details about military planning, intelligence failures, and diplomatic interventions that prevented escalation to full-scale chronicling this dangerous episode, Dr. Baig explores its profound implications for regional security, nuclear deterrence theory, and international crisis management. He examines how social media, domestic politics, and information warfare influenced decision-making on both sides, creating new challenges for traditional de-escalation mechanisms."27 Minutes That Nearly Started World War III" offers critical lessons not just for South Asia but for all nuclear-armed states navigating an increasingly complex global security environment. In an age of rising nationalism, technological change, and great power competition, the India-Pakistan crisis of 2019 serves as a sobering reminder of how quickly conflicts can escalate-and how catastrophic the consequences might be if we fail to learn from this near miss. Details ISBN-13 9798231324453 Title 27 Minutes That Nearly Started World War III Author Naim Tahir Baig Format Paperback Year 2025 Pages 210 Publisher Dr Naim Tahir Baig GEItemID:178744469; About Us Grand Eagle Retail is the ideal place for all your shopping needs! With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and over 1,000,000 in stock items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! Shipping & Delivery Times Shipping is FREE to any address in USA. Please view eBay estimated delivery times at the top of the listing. Deliveries are made by either USPS or Courier. We are unable to deliver faster than stated. International deliveries will take 1-6 weeks. NOTE: We are unable to offer combined shipping for multiple items purchased. This is because our items are shipped from different locations. Returns If you wish to return an item, please consult our Returns Policy as below: Please contact Customer Services and request "Return Authorisation" before you send your item back to us. Unauthorised returns will not be accepted. Returns must be postmarked within 4 business days of authorisation and must be in resellable condition. Returns are shipped at the customer's risk. We cannot take responsibility for items which are lost or damaged in transit. For purchases where a shipping charge was paid, there will be no refund of the original shipping charge. Additional Questions If you have any questions please feel free to Contact Us. Categories Baby Books Electronics Fashion Games Health & Beauty Home, Garden & Pets Movies Music Sports & Outdoors Toys
