Abstract
India, facing terrorist targets, hoped to demonstrate its superiority by attacking with advanced fighter jets. However, Pakistan's thorough preparations and the Indian Air Force's carelessness led to a frustrating outcome, potentially prompting Indian air retaliation, potentially escalating into a two-nation war or even a nuclear exchange. India and Pakistan have a history of conflict and have developed numerous mechanisms for managing conflict. Despite the constant changes in political parties, existing mechanisms for military interaction should be maintained. For example, the cooperation between Pakistan's Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI) and India's counter-terrorism intelligence services, as well as past high-level interactions, have played a positive role in facilitating a ceasefire between India and Pakistan. Pakistan lacks the confidence to escalate the conflict, cannot afford the costs of a prolonged war, and can strengthen its relationship with the United States, making it naturally willing to accept US mediation. Following the cessation of wars with Israel and Iran, the United States successfully brokered a ceasefire between India and Pakistan.