This week, Steve and Galen discuss the escalating conflict between India and Pakistan. They discuss the recent terrorist attack in Kashmir, historical tensions, and the potential for dangerous nuclear escalation. The conversation touches on the political climates in both countries, the role of external powers like the United States and China, and the chilling concept of the stability-instability paradox. As tensions rise, the hosts provide insights and predictions on what might come next in this high-stakes situation.
00:00 Introduction and Catching Up
02:33 Recent Terrorist Attack in Kashmir
04:42 Historical Context of India-Pakistan Relations
09:09 Nuclear Tensions and Military Strategies
14:52 Current Political Climate in India and Pakistan
31:56 India-Pakistan Conflict and De-escalation
34:36 China-Pakistan Relations and Belt and Road Initiative
39:49 Potential for US Mediation and Global Stakes
42:18 Internal Dynamics and Nationalist Rhetoric
49:39 Kashmir Autonomy and Separatist Sentiment
50:52 Predictions and Future Outlook
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