Novara Media Novara FM: Are India and Pakistan Gambling with Nuclear War? w/ Mohamad Junaid
May 15, 2025
In this enlightening discussion, cultural anthropologist Mohamad Junaid sheds light on the complex and volatile relationship between India and Pakistan regarding Kashmir. He highlights the immediate aftermath of a recent terrorist attack and the ensuing military escalation. Junaid delves into the historical context of Kashmir’s autonomy revocation, the precarious dynamics of civilian and military leadership in Pakistan, and the role of nationalism in perpetuating conflicts. He also draws parallels between Kashmir's plight and broader geopolitical issues, emphasizing the urgent need for social justice.
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Nuclearization and Kargil War Limits
- Nuclear weapons tests by India (1974) and Pakistan (1998) altered conflict dynamics but didn't end hostilities.
- Kargil War in 1999 stayed localized with limited escalation due to mutual understandings.
Loss of Kashmiri Autonomy Elevates Control
- Revoking Article 35A gave India full control over Kashmir land and residency laws, enabling demographic engineering.
- This change paves the way for settler-colonial practices altering Kashmir's indigenous population.
India-Israel Strategic and Tech Ties
- India has shifted from pro-Palestinian stances to strong alliance and technology exchange with Israel.
- Israeli surveillance and tech are applied in Kashmir, influencing India's treatment of Muslims.
