Tensions between India and Pakistan are escalating. Pakistan is vowing revenge and retaliation for

this act of war. There are some reports that they are dispatching troops to the border with India,

but it's hard to know exactly what's going on. And it seems even in our own government,

we don't have a full picture of how far this could go or exactly what has happened.

But for those that are not familiar, not that long ago, about two weeks ago, there was a terror attack where jihadis went and executed several Hindus in the disputed territories in Kashmir.

This has led to an escalation which many fear could bring about nuclear conflict.

Now, Pakistan and India both have around 170 nuclear weapons.

They are not particularly large, but they are still nuclear weapons and can cause massive

damage.

It does seem that this conflict is largely isolated between these two groups.

However, many are concerned that China will

try to intervene in some way to exacerbate the problem and exploit it. And I think it's fair to say

many other nations may want to do so as well because it will have a massive impact on the region,

on global trade, and it can be exploited.

Now, we've got a lot to break down.

Of course, the question of whether or not a nuclear war is inevitable.

This from the spectator this morning, but first, let me give you the quick facts and

details that we currently have.

Al Jazeera reporting.

Pakistan has accused India of committing a blatant act of war and promised retaliation

after New Delhi launched deadly missile attacks along their contested border and

disputed Kashmir in the worst eruption of violence between the nuclear armed neighbors

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