Angry Planet

India and Pakistan: Nuclear Neighbors on the Brink


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Recorded 5/7/25


India and Pakistan have been unhappy neighbors since 1947 and Britain’s decolonization of the subcontinent. They’ve fought four wars and there have been countless skirmishes. As Indian jets streak over Pakistani skies and that Muslim nation threatens retaliation, it’s unclear if this is war or just another blip between nations that plain don’t like each other.


Joining us is Sushant Singh, a man with a background that includes academic, journalist and 20-year veteran in the Indian army. He’s written an article on the situation in Foreign Affairs, and brings us up to date.


  • The state of play on the morning of May 7th
  • The Pahalgam attack
  • ‘The Switzerland of India’
  • Matthew almost gets everyone into a lot of trouble
  • How Pakistan creates instability in Kashmir
  • The entire history of the conflict between India and Pakistan in about five minutes
  • China’s looming presence
  • ‘These are non-escaltory strikes’
  • Comparing the militaries
  • Getting into the nuclear options
  • Pakistan’s tactical nuclear arsenal
  • The incredible monetary cost of uncertain missile defense
  • We go out on a happy note for once


More than 20 killed after gunmen open fire on tourists in Indian-administered Kashmir

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