Cold Start Doctrine: A Cold Start with a Cold Heart

 

The Cold Start Doctrine is a concept formulated by the Indian Army, although they officially deny its existence. This doctrine is an offensive strategy against Pakistan, yet it is reasonable to believe that the Indian Army, like any army, always prepares for contingencies and plans to counter potential threats.

Essence of the Doctrine

The core idea of the doctrine is that in the event of a conflict with Pakistan, there is always the risk of nuclear fallout, which would be detrimental to both countries. However, the threat from Pakistan must be addressed regardless. If war occurs, the Indian Army, with the assistance of other armed forces, will mobilize and launch attacks on all fronts. Pakistan would be overwhelmed due to India's larger size and might. In such a situation, the Indian Army can disarm Pakistan before it resorts to using its nuclear arsenal. This summarizes the Cold Start Doctrine: a cold start with a cold heart.

Applying the Doctrine in Legal Defense

I have observed that many advocates, especially in defense cases, use a similar strategy. It is well-known that trials in India are not expeditious and are often messy affairs. Considering these factors, the best-case scenario for the defense is the rejection of the suit. Rejection can be achieved through various methods such as compromise, mediation, arbitration, or conciliation. However, if all these methods fail, we should adopt the Cold Start Doctrine approach: a cold start with a cold heart. The phrase itself is so catchy that I might follow it for its appeal alone.