Could the India-Pakistan Conflict Escalate?

<p>Today, we’re looking at the conflict between India and Pakistan. </p><p>On Tuesday night, India launched missile strikes in Pakistan and Pakistan-controlled Kashmir.</p><p>Adam talks to the BBC’s international editor Jeremy Bowen and Journalist Arunoday Mukharji about what’s happening, how Pakistan is reacting, and whether things could get worse.</p><p>Americast’s Justin Webb also joins for a behind-the-scenes look at Joe Biden’s first interview since leaving the White House with the person who did it… the Today programme’s Nick Robinson.

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