Abstract
This study examines that how two magnificent and great civilizations of Asian region did shifted their paradigms of peace and tranquility to nuclear rivals in modern history. The Indian subcontinent which influenced China through Buddhism and even it was generally assumed in China that Laozi, the founding father of Daoism was reborn in Indian subcontinent. Through Old Silk Road, Buddhism was introduced not only in China, but also flourished in various regions of Central Asia for many centuries. This study focuses that by the passage of time and particularly, during British colonialism, the ambiguity about frontiers
between India-China and Pakistan paved way for post-colonial conflicts, which ultimately led to the point of nuclearization in South Asia region. The US-India strategic partnership, that became the cause of nuclear disparity in the region compelled to develop a counter balance united force against this alliance. This study however focuses about the development of China-Pakistan military alliance, which has surrounded the region with nuclear arm race
Sawaira Rashid, Gulshan Majeed. (2021) Shifting Paradigm from Buddhism to Nuclear Rivalries in South Asian Region, Journal of the Punjab University Historical Society, Volume 34, Issue 1.
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