Shashank Joshi
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Biography
Publications
Shashank Joshi is a Senior Research Fellow of the Royal United Services Institute, London.
![India's nuclear doctrine should no longer be taken for granted](https://www.lowyinstitute.org/sites/default/files/styles/expert_publications/public/India_navy_week_crop.jpg?itok=820dYmFl)
India's nuclear doctrine should no longer be taken for granted
The threat to pre-empt and target Pakistan nuclear weapons is a false promise, and one that is fraught with serious risks.
![South Asia's strategic influence in the Middle East](https://www.lowyinstitute.org/sites/default/files/styles/expert_publications/public/cropped%20modi%20nahyan-min.jpg?itok=FLLZatKc)
South Asia's strategic influence in the Middle East
We tend to think of South Asia and the Middle East as separate strategic zones but they are becoming increasingly more connected.
![What to expect from Pakistan's new army chief](https://www.lowyinstitute.org/sites/default/files/styles/expert_publications/public/cropped%20pakistan%20papers-min-min.jpg?itok=CqO9eKE7)
What to expect from Pakistan's new army chief
General Qamar Javed Bajwa was the dark horse in the race, superseding four generals to reach the top job.
![What Donald Trump means for India](https://www.lowyinstitute.org/sites/default/files/styles/expert_publications/public/cropped%20rump%20india-min.jpg?itok=kaIPS43A)
What Donald Trump means for India
Most Indian policymakers would probably have preferred a Clinton victory, given her long engagement with India.