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For Asim Munir, India’s action on Indus Waters Treaty comes close to existential threat | Latitude

In this episode of Latitude at Frontline, senior journalist Nirupama Subramanian speaks to Rana Banerji, former head of the Pakistan desk at the Research and Analysis Wing, about Pakistan Army chief Field Marshal Asim Munir, his nuclear remarks, and what they reveal about Pakistan’s military thinking post-Operation Sindoor. Banerji explains the domestic and diaspora politics behind Munir’s statements, the dangers of blurring conventional and nuclear thresholds, and how Pakistan’s military perceptions are shaped by its rivalry with India. He also analyses Munir’s political consolidation, his relationship with the US and China, and the possible scenarios for future conflict. Chapters: 0:00 – Bajwa’s controversial statement 1:30 – Intro: Rana Banerji 2:28 – Banerji on Bajwa’s remarks 6:29 – Audience for Bajwa’s statement 10:53 – US silence on Bajwa’s remarks 14:17 – Perceived victory after 2019 conflict 19:48 – Bajwa’s standing in Pakistan Army 24:36 – Investor reassurances missing 28:34 – Echoes of Musharraf era 33:30 – War possibility and the US role Highlights: -How Operation Sindoor reshaped Munir’s fortunes and cemented his position -The Indus Waters Treaty dispute and nuclear brinkmanship -US–Pakistan bonhomie and Chinese reactions -The Pakistan Army’s mindset toward India’s growth -Risks of misinterpreting advanced missile use as nuclear escalation -The likelihood and timing of another India–Pakistan war Perfect for: -Viewers tracking India–Pakistan relations and military strategy -Students of international relations, security studies, and nuclear policy -Analysts studying South Asian geopolitics and military doctrines -Journalists and researchers covering Pakistan’s internal politics and foreign policy Credits: Camera and production: Kavya Pradeep M. Creative support: Abhinav Chakraborty and Mridula Vijayarangakumar Editing: Razal Pareed Subscribe to Frontline: https://frontline.thehindu.com/online... #indiapakistan #asimmunir #pakistanarmy #nuclearthreat #southasia #geopolitics #operationsindoor #induswaterstreaty #pakistanpolitics #indiapakistanrelations #nuclearpolicy #chinapakistan #uspakistan #militarystrategy #internationalrelations #foreignpolicy #pakistannews #indianarmy Follow us on: Facebook -   / frontlineindia   Twitter -   / frontline_india   Instagram -   / frontline.magazine   LinkedIn -   / frontline-magazine-b12921295