"WhatifAlthist" | World History, Philosophy, Culture India-Pakistan: Asia's WW1?
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Aug 8, 2025 A recent missile exchange between India and Pakistan raises alarms, echoing the tension of 1914. The discussion dives into how misinformation and media biases shape perceptions of this conflict. Parallels to Orwell's '1984' highlight challenges in accessing truthful narratives. With rising nationalism and demographic dynamics, the speakers warn of potential flashpoints in Eurasia. The urgency to understand the geopolitical landscape and its implications for global stability is emphasized, revealing the dangers of a media blackout on critical events.
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West Missed A Major India‑Pakistan Escalation
- Rudyard Lynch noticed India and Pakistan exchanged missiles and the Western press ignored it.
- He argues this reveals our media lost track of global reality.
Research Hit A Media Blackout
- Rudyard Lynch recounts struggling to find independent Western coverage of the India‑Pakistan clashes.
- He relied on state narratives and urges skepticism of official sources.
India's Media And Political Repression
- Rudyard Lynch says India is democratic but not free under Narendra Modi's BJP.
- He cites internet shutdowns in Kashmir and persecution of critics.
