Rising Tension between India & Pakistan

Today our conversation focuses on India & Pakistan. On February 14th a terrorist attack killed 40 Indian soldiers in Indian controlled Kashmir. India claimed this week that it launched airstrikes into Pakistani territory against the terrorist groups responsible for the February 14th attack.

This Wednesday a confrontation occurred between Pakistani and Indian fighter jets which resulted in Indian aircraft being shot down and a plot captured by Pakistani forces. As this was recorded Pakistani and Indian governments had begun negotiations for the return of the Indian Pilot.

Rachel Washburn and Major General James Spider Marks discuss this situation involving 2 nuclear-armed nations.