New Delhi, Nov. 21 -- India faces a critical moment, understanding that avoiding war does not equate to establishing credible deterrence. Recent investigations into a Hamas-inspired terror attack in Delhi have exposed the country's vulnerabilities to highly adaptable and technologically advanced enemies. These incidents demonstrate that adversaries are willing to exploit India's reluctance to escalate by using asymmetric attacks that bypass traditional military thresholds. Asymmetric attacks are tactics that target the weaknesses of a stronger opponent through surprise, innovation, or unconventional methods.

Understanding the Gap

True deterrence involves convincing adversaries that any aggression will be met with decisive and unacceptab...