Nukes, nationalism, and manufactured madness in South Asia – Middle East Monitor

More than a month after a deadly attack in Pahalgam, tensions between India and Pakistan remain high, highlighting the dangers of nuclear deterrence in a volatile region. The conflict, rooted in the Kashmir dispute, underscores the plight of Kashmiris who suffer under occupation, often overlooked in geopolitical narratives. While India seeks to assert its power through militarization and alignment with the West, the reality of its internal divisions and the potential for catastrophic escalation loom large, challenging assumptions about rational decision-making in crises.

Full Article