The study conducted a net assessment of the military balance of India, China and Pakistan up to the year 2035, identified relative asymmetries and competitive edges of India vis-a-vis its rivals and suggested capacity-building measures for India to achieve a favourable military balance.  The decision focuses included identifying drivers of conflict, triggers, wild cards, and fleshing out plausible alternate collusive hybrid warfare scenarios. Finally, the study recommended policy choices and strategic options to enhance India’s deterrence or warfighting potential.