The Monocle Daily The fallout of the Kashmir terror attacks and rising tourism in post-conflict zones
Apr 23, 2025
Nina Dos Santos, an international broadcast correspondent and former CNN Europe editor, joins Lynne O’Donnell, a columnist for Foreign Policy magazine, to dissect the deadly Kashmir terrorist attack and its ramifications for India and Pakistan. They analyze the current media landscape in the U.S., marked by challenges to journalistic integrity, and delve into burgeoning tourism in post-conflict Iraq, balancing ethical considerations with personal anecdotes. The conversation wraps up with a humorous nod to new Oscar voting rules, questioning why such measures weren't in place before.
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India Likely Retaliation Approach
- India's response to the Kashmir terror attack may involve missile strikes into Pakistani territory.
- All signs point to Pakistan due to links between Lashkar-e Taiba and Pakistan's ISI.
Pakistan's Tepid Response Explained
- Pakistan's lukewarm statement on Kashmir attack reflects tense Indo-Pak relations.
- The 2019 Indian move to revoke Kashmir's autonomy fuels the conflict's roots.
Nuclear Risk But Escalation Controlled
- India-Pakistan conflict risks escalation but nuclear war is unlikely.
- India is the dominant power; Pakistan uses enmity with India as internal distraction.
