Are we on the brink of nuclear Armageddon? Conflict over the disputed region of Kashmir risks an escalating war that many fear could destroy humanity.
‘Act of war’ as India strikes Pakistan
Kashmir conflict: India and Pakistan have exchanged heavy artillery fire along their contested frontier after New Delhi launched deadly missile strikes on Pakistan-administered Kashmir in what it called "Operation Sindoor". Glossary
British India - The Indian subcontinent during the colonial rule of the British Crown, lasting from 1858 to 1947.
Tributaries - Streams feeding larger rivers or lakes.
Existential - Relating to the state of human existence. Existential dread can refer to grappling with your own experiences of responsibility and death.
Think tank - A research organisation focusing on a certain topic, such as climate policy or education. They often produce information used by businesses, governments and big organisations.
Inadvertent - Something that is happening unintentionally.
Escalation - When things get worse.