Post Reports Are India and Pakistan at risk of war?
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May 7, 2025 
Karishma Mehrotra, a South Asia correspondent for The Washington Post, provides insight into the escalating conflict between India and Pakistan, particularly in Kashmir. She details recent military strikes and the tragic loss of civilian lives, reflecting on how these events heighten the risk of war. The discussion also dives into the historical roots of the Kashmir dispute and addresses the critical issue of nuclear tensions between the nations. Ultimately, Mehrotra emphasizes the urgent need for dialogue to avert further escalation.
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India's Unprecedented Military Strikes
- The recent Indian strikes into Pakistan mark the furthest Indian military action in decades.
- The strikes caused civilian casualties, complicating claims of targeting only terrorism infrastructure.
April Attack Shattered Ceasefire
- A brutal April attack on tourists in Kashmir killed 26, mostly Indians.
- The attack shook India and led to retaliation plans, straining a fragile ceasefire with Pakistan.
Kashmir's Divided Administration
- Kashmir is divided de facto by the Line of Control between Indian and Pakistani administration.
- The division stems from the 1947 partition and first India-Pakistan war over Kashmir.