Nuclear Neighbors on Edge: The Enduring Conflict Between India and Pakistan

The nature of the Indian subcontinent exacerbates the potential for human catastrophe in a nuclear conflict. Major cities in both India and Pakistan are densely populated, and even a single nuclear weapon detonated over a major urban center could result in casualties on an unprecedented scale. The interconnectedness of the region, with shared resources and intertwined economies, means that the impact of a nuclear war would be felt across borders, destabilizing the entire South Asian region and potentially having ripple effects globally.