India and Pakistan are edging closer to the brink, and Sinead and Alex are digging into what happens when two nuclear powers share a border, a grudge, and a broken supply chain.
They unpack the strategic calculus on both sides, from asymmetric doctrine to first-strike ambiguity, and reveal just how fragile the machinery of modern war really is.
Spoiler: it runs on French jet parts, Chinese missile tubes, and one factory in Tennessee.
They also explore what a South Asian conflict would mean for the rest of us- from global ammunition shortages to choked semiconductor routes and a worldwide defense scramble.
Because in 2025, wars aren’t just fought; they’re supplied.
Takeaways
The escalation of tensions between India and Pakistan is a significant concern.
Water resources are being weaponized in the conflict.
Pakistan's military strategy relies on asymmetric warfare.
India's military modernization poses a serious threat to Pakistan.
Pakistan's nuclear doctrine allows for early use of tactical nukes.
Supply chains for military hardware are fragile and vulnerable.
Ammunition shortages are a critical issue for both countries.
Global production of ammunition cannot keep up with current demands.
A conflict between India and Pakistan would have global repercussions.
The dynamics of modern warfare are shifting towards attrition.
Chapters
00:00Introduction to Chaos in Global Affairs
02:01Escalating Tensions: India and Pakistan's Conflict
05:17Military Capabilities: India vs. Pakistan
10:16Nuclear Strategies and Doctrines
11:25Supply Chain Vulnerabilities in Warfare
20:46Ammunition Supply Challenges
26:50Global Implications of a South Asian Conflict
30:20The Attrition Paradox in Modern Warfare
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