The Intelligence from The Economist Modi behaviour: will India retaliate against Pakistan?
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Apr 28, 2025 
In this discussion, Jeremy Page, Asia diplomatic editor, and Kerryon Richmond-Jones, international economics correspondent, delve into the escalating tensions between India and Pakistan following a terrorist attack in Jammu and Kashmir. They analyze Prime Minister Modi's potential military responses and the precarious diplomatic landscape. The conversation also touches on the surprising relevance of cassette tapes in our digital age, revealing unexpected intersections between commerce, faith, and technology.
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India-Pakistan Kashmir Crisis
- The Kashmir attack significantly escalated India-Pakistan tensions, risking military conflict.
- India faces a dilemma with limited escalatory military options, as retaliation could provoke broader war.
Symbolic Diplomatic Moves
- India’s response to the attack has been mainly diplomatic and economic, including expulsions and suspending treaties.
- These moves are largely symbolic due to limited trade and travel since 2019.
Modi’s Possible Strategies
- Modi may pursue limited military strikes within Pakistan-controlled Kashmir to avoid escalation.
- He could intensify international isolation of Pakistan using strengthened global ties, especially with the US.