Modern War #36: Cold Start - The Next India-Pakistan War

Cold Start: The Next India-Pakistan War (CS) is a strategic-level,
two-player wargame of low-intermediate complexity that covers the
campaign that could occur if the Indians decide to try for the big win
over long-time opponent Pakistan. The title comes from the fact “Cold
Start” is the phrase used by the Indian military to describe their
officially declared policy of eschewing the first use of nuclear
weapons in any future war with Pakistan. The game’s sub-systems are
crafted to present a supreme-commander’s-eye-view of such a war. It’s
therefore almost fully strategic in its perspective, with only the most
pastel of operational and tactical undertones added to enhance its tone
and texture in those regards. CS takes two experienced players only
about two hours to complete, and it’s adaptable for solitaire pla