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Nuclear Tensions: The India-Pakistan Standoff

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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