
Four Days in May: The India-Pakistan Crisis of 2025 • Stimson Center
An early assessment of available evidence on what transpired in the recent India-Pakistan crisis and its implications


The French Are Anxious to Know the Fate of Rafales in Operation Sindoor Combat
“The issue of the Rafale is, of course, of primary importance to us,” said a French defence ministry spokesperson, noting that any confirmation of loss would mark the first in the warplane’s history.

India finally admits it lost fighter jets in clash with Pakistan
Speaking candidly about the brief conflict with Pakistan earlier this month, India’s chief of defence staff says two countries never close to nuclear war


How Did India Lose a Rafale Jet Against Pakistan?
As impressive as the Rafale’s maneuverability is, maneuverability doesn’t count for much in the BVR (beyond-visual-range) dogfighting conditions that comprised the dogfight between India and Pakistan.


Operation Sindoor: How India's Gamble Backfired and Made It More Vulnerable
India's recent military operation against Pakistan has failed to achieve its strategic objectives while exposing critical vulnerabilities and strengthening China-Pakistan cooperation. The subcontinent now teeters on the edge of a devastating conflict with China holding the keys to escalation...