(Disclaimer - This podcast was recorded prior to the ceasefire announcement made on the evening of May 10, 2025. All discussions reflect the situation as it stood before that development. Viewers are advised to keep this context in mind while watching the episode.)

In this gripping episode of SparX, journalist Suhasini Haidar joins us to decode the escalating tensions between India and Pakistan amid a backdrop of global instability. With decades of experience covering foreign policy and conflicts, she unpacks the deeper dynamics of terrorism, military politics, and how regional players like China and global powers like the US are influencing outcomes.

We dive into how the international rules-based order is crumbling, the United Nations’ diminishing relevance, and the rise of transactional diplomacy. Can India navigate this multipolar world while securing its interests? Is peace with Pakistan even a realistic possibility anymore?

About SparX by Mukesh BansalSparX is a podcast where we delve into cutting-edge scientific research, stories from impact-makers and tools for unlocking the secrets to human potential and growth. We believe that entrepreneurship, fitness and the science of productivity is at the forefront of the India Story; the country is at the cusp of greatness and at SparX, we wish to make these tools accessible for every generation of Indians to be able to make the most of the opportunities around us. In a new episode every Saturday, our host Mukesh Bansal (Founder of Myntra and Cult.fit) will talk to guests from all walks of life and also break down everything he's learnt about the science of impact over the course of his 20-year long career. This is the India Century, and we're enthusiastic to start this journey with you.Follow us on our Instagram: / sparxbymukeshbansal Also check out our website: https://www.sparxbymukeshbansal.com You can also listen to SparX on all audio platforms!Fasion | Outbreak | Courtesy EpidemicSound.com

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