As tensions spiral between India and Pakistan following the tragic Pahalgam attack, three key concepts—escalatory ladder, kinetic response, and off-ramp—have come to define the unfolding crisis. In episode 1656 of #CutTheClutter, Editor-in-Chief Shekhar Gupta breaks down how the conflict has escalated: from diplomatic fallout and airspace closures to drone strikes and the tactical use of SEAD (Suppression of Enemy Air Defence).

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While Operation Sindoor was a significant move & its long-term implications will unfold over time, it was also the Modi government’s riskiest action against Pakistan yet. In Episode 1655 of #CutTheClutter, ThePrint Editor-in-Chief Shekhar Gupta looks at the mix behind India’s strikes against Pakistan and why, with some patience, they were able to upend the template.