India and Pakistan: A Complex Relationship

In today’s episode, we explore the layered and often turbulent
history of Kashmir. From the final days of British colonial rule to
the first war between India and Pakistan, the roots of the conflict
run deep. We'll trace how early decisions and territorial disputes
shaped the region’s divided identity and laid the groundwork for
decades of tension. As we move through the Cold War era and beyond,
we’ll examine how global politics, rising militancy, and evolving
strategies from New Delhi have influenced the trajectory of
Kashmir. With recent events like the violence in Pahalgam and the
Modi government’s response, we ask: how did we get here, and what
lies ahead for this deeply contested region? Our guest today is
Gopalan Balachandran, Co-Director, Albert Hirschman Centre On
Democracy and Honorary Professor of International History and
Politics here at the Geneva Graduate Institute.