What really underpins the tensions between India and Pakistan—and why is Kashmir not the core issue? Why has India closed its borders with nearly all its neighbors? Kashmir is a massive drain on India, while Pakistan has largely destroyed itself by obsessing over it.
In this discussion with Shannon Braswell, I unmask the deeper realities behind South Asia’s endless conflicts and dysfunction.
Watch the full discussion below:
Key Takeaways
- Why Kashmir is not the real core issue between India and Pakistan
- How Kashmir has become a massive financial and political drain on India
- Why Pakistan has destroyed itself by obsessing over Kashmir
- The reasons India has closed borders with almost all its neighbors
- The deeper historical and cultural patterns driving South Asia’s conflicts