Fresh Violence in Kashmir

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