Well, howdy there, Internet people, it's Bell again.

So today, we're going to talk about Pakistan, India, spies, and ceasefires.

First, the big news.

Early this morning, US time, Pakistan and India announced an immediate ceasefire.

De-escalation has occurred. But just because it was short-lived

doesn't mean there aren't significant developments. So, there was a flurry of intensification

with lots of reported action. But also last night, US time, there were indications from both

sides that they were willing to de-escalate

as long as the other would. That openness led to both sides accepting a ceasefire. The Trump

administration is taking credit, but we'll wait to see how accurate that statement is. Remember,

India and Pakistan have a long history of short engagements.

So, what are the two things we can learn? First, just because nuclear powers get involved in a

conflict doesn't mean it becomes a nuclear conflict. Remember that people all over the world have the same instincts

for self-preservation and that a nuclear exchange isn't in the national interests of any country.

Because of the frequency of questions from Gen Z about nukes and the habit of outlets pushing

sensational headlines, it's important to acknowledge

that two countries that have a long, long, long history of conflict just had a shooting

engagement without pushing the red button. It has happened before and it will happen again.

It's important to remember the concept of mutually assured destruction when you see sensationalist coverage.

The next thing worth mentioning is that even though this fight was relatively short, it will be studied intensely by intelligence professionals all over the world.

China is a near peer. They've developed some advanced weapons, but China is a relatively

peaceful nation. Because China hasn't fought a major war in decades, there hasn't been a chance

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