Rising conflict between India and Pakistan, focusing on military drills, political rhetoric, and economic pressures as key elements of the ongoing tension. India has intensified its military preparedness with missile tests in the Arabian Sea and air force drills, including fighter jets landing on expressways as backup runways.
India’s Strategy to Isolate Pakistan
This is part of a three pronged strategy involving military readiness, diplomatic efforts to isolate Pakistan internationally, and economic measures aimed at choking Pakistan’s financial resources, including pushing for Pakistan’s return to the FATF grey list and opposing IMF bailouts that may fund terrorism.Â
On the other side, Pakistan’s political and military leaders have responded with strong rhetoric and warnings. Pakistan’s army chief warned of a “notched up response” if India strikes, while politicians like Bilawal Bhutto Zardari have made conflicting statements about Pakistan’s stance, oscillating between threats and calls for reform.
Internal challenges in Pakistan include a canal water dispute causing protests and provincial tensions, which add to the country’s economic and political instability. The video also covers the ongoing manhunt for terrorists involved in the Pahelgam attack in Jammu and Kashmir, explaining why it has been difficult due to terrain, local support for militants, and the attackers’ sophisticated training and equipment. Internationally, while the US expresses solidarity with India’s right to defend itself, it stops short of directly blaming Pakistan and continues to supply Pakistan with military equipment, including F-16 fighter jets.
This dual approach reflects a complex geopolitical balancing act. The closure of airspace between the two countries has increased flight times and costs, impacting airlines financially and adding another layer to the conflict’s economic consequences. In summary, the video paints a picture of a multi-dimensional conflict where military posturing, political messaging, economic pressure, and international diplomacy all play critical roles, with India taking a firm stance on retaliation and Pakistan grappling with internal and external pressures.
