Economist Podcasts Neighbour-rattling: India strikes Pakistan
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Calibrated Indian Missile Strikes
- India's missile strikes on Pakistan targeted alleged militant sites, including in Punjab and Pakistani-administered Kashmir.
- The strikes were carefully calibrated to minimize collateral damage and possibly offer a way to de-escalate tensions.
Balanced Risks of Escalation
- Escalation risk exists as Pakistan vows retaliation but may prefer limited military targets to avoid high casualties.
- India is also pursuing economic and diplomatic pressure to constrain Pakistan beyond military actions.
Uncertain US Influence
- The US has historically restrained India-Pakistan conflicts but current interest and bandwidth to intervene remain unclear.
- International backing for India may influence Pakistan's response and overall conflict dynamics.