India has launched missiles into Pakistani territory in retaliation for a gun massacre on tourists in April. Pakistan’s leader condemned the strikes and vowed his country would deliver a robust response. The missile launch, and Pakistan’s promise to hit back, have stoked fears of a war between the nuclear-armed neighbors. But the early morning strikes show that India can hurt Pakistan without entering its airspace or deploying nuclear weapons. A look at what might lie ahead for the two rivals: Both have nuclear weapons, but as a deterrent India and Pakistan have built up nuclear arsenals over the years. But their purpose is to stop wars, not start them. India has a “no first use” policy.
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