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Book Description "A masterful analysis of the most dangerous nuclear confrontation of the 21st century." - Foreign Affairs On 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…mehr

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Book Description "A masterful analysis of the most dangerous nuclear confrontation of the 21st century." - Foreign Affairs On 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 crisis. In 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 war. Beyond 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.
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Dr. Naim Tahir Baig Author, Scholar & Academic Dr. Naim Tahir Baig is an accomplished author and academic whose works span religion, politics, digital entrepreneurship, and literature. Academic Publications"The Diminishing Pax-Americana: Can The US Escape Declinism From Hegemonic Triumphalism" "The Changing Security Dynamics Shaped The Power Imbalance Between India And Pakistan In The Post-Cold War Era" "Last Sermon Of Prophet Muhammad S.A.A.W, Human Rights And Civil Society In The Context Of United Nation Declaration: Analytical Study From Historical Perspective" Books Religious & PhilosophicalThe Concept of Eid Among All Religions Worldly Success According To Islam Politics & Contemporary HistoryThree Winters in Exile: The Trump Chronicles 2021-2024 Political Prophecies of Imran Khan Bashar al-Assad's Last Stand: A Study of the Syrian Conflict's Final 11 Days in December 2024 Biden vs. Trump The 45th and 46th: A Tale of Two Americas Imran Khan's Political Journey: From Cricket to Revolution Digital EntrepreneurshipInstagram Automation: The Art of Silent Selling to Earn Millions Earning Online: Unlocking Today's Virtual Economy Literary WorksJo Samjhna Samjho: Love's Last Words Loveful Hate / Hateful Love? Shadow Hearts Complexity of Souls Areas of ExpertiseReligious Studies & Comparative Religion International Relations & Geopolitics South Asian Politics Middle Eastern Conflict Analysis Islamic Studies Digital Marketing & Entrepreneurship Creative Writing Dr. Baig's diverse body of work demonstrates his multidisciplinary approach, bridging academic analysis with accessible writing for broader audiences. His scholarship focuses on global power dynamics, religious comparative studies, and contemporary political movements, particularly in South Asia and the Middle East. Simultaneously, his entrepreneurial guides and literary works showcase his versatility as both a practical advisor and creative thinker.