“Our soldiers won the war for us – but politics and media lost it”
A critical personal blog reflecting on the May military exchanges. Avaya Shukla argues that, while Indian forces were effective, political missteps, media propaganda, and social-media fueled Islamophobic narratives have damaged India’s global reputation
🧵 IISS Analysis
Title: “India–Pakistan drone and missile conflict: differing and disputed narratives”
Published on the IISS blog, this post highlights the deeply conflicting accounts from both nations. It explores how each country spun events: India focusing on terrorist camps and Pakistan emphasizing civilian impacts .
🪖 Defense Blog
Title: “India confirms fighter jet losses in clash with Pakistan” (May 31, 2025)
Provides a detailed update after India’s top military officer publicly acknowledged jet losses during the May cross-border clashes—clarifying that while aircraft were lost, Pakistan’s claims (like six jets shot down) are exaggerated
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✈️ Atlantic Council (Expert Voices)
Title: “Experts react: India just launched airstrikes against Pakistan. What’s next?”
This multi-author blog (May 6) analyzes Operation Sin door—India’s missile strikes on suspected militant infrastructure in Pakistan-controlled Kashmir—and examines possible escalation, regional impact, and the pivotal role of diplomacy
➡️ Summary & Context
Blogger.com perspective: Avaya Shukla’s post is the most recent personal take with strong emphasis on media and policy failures.
Think‑tank + defense sources: IISS and Defense Blog provide more detached, analytical accounts of military and narrative strategies.
Expert commentary: The Atlantic Council pieces offer broader geopolitical insight and context on next steps.
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