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The At the Water’s Edge Podcast explores national security and geopolitics from an insider’s perspective, looking at how national power, industrial policy, diplomacy, and military might shape our world and America’s place in it.
#25 Avoiding Nuclear War between Pakistan and India with Pakistani Senator Bushra Anjum
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46 minutes
4 months ago
#25 Avoiding Nuclear War between Pakistan and India with Pakistani Senator Bushra Anjum
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In this episode, Senator Bushra Anjum Butt discusses the escalating tensions between Pakistan and India, particularly focusing on the implications of the Indus Water Treaty and the need for international mediation. She emphasizes Pakistan's mission of peace and the importance of diplomacy over war, while also addressing the role of the U.S. in influencing regional stability. The conversation highlights the risks of escalation and the current domestic sentiment in Pakistan regarding the conflict.
takeaways
Nuclear war poses a global threat beyond immediate casualties.
Pakistan's delegation in the U.S. aims to mediate peace with India.
The Indus Water Treaty is crucial for Pakistan's water security.
War is not a viable solution to conflicts between nations.
International mediation is essential to prevent escalation.
The U.S. has significant influence over India's actions.
Pakistan seeks economic development and trade over military conflict.
Domestic sentiment in Pakistan is currently united against India.
The political landscape in Pakistan is complex and evolving.
A healthy U.S.-Pakistan relationship should focus on mutual growth.
Chapters
00:00Introduction and Mission of Peace
07:49The Indus Water Treaty and Its Implications
10:49Recent Hostilities and Kashmir Conflict
13:50Appeal for International Mediation
17:05US-Pakistan Relations and Economic Development
19:46Pakistan's Diplomatic Strategy
22:50Escalation Risks and Water Security
25:50Domestic Sentiment and Political Unity
28:45Future of US-Pakistan Relations
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