STRAT | Week of May 11, 2025 | Global Conflicts Unpacked: Water, Nukes, and Diplomacy

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In this gripping episode of STRAT, retired Marine Intelligence Officer LtCol. Hal Kempfer delves into urgent global issues tied to risk, focusing on the volatile dynamics between India and Pakistan, the tenuous Iran nuclear talks, and recent developments in Kyiv. Tensions were escalating in India and Pakistan following an April terrorist attack and subsequent military strikes, raising fears of nuclear confrontation, but currently there is a tenuous ceasefire in place. “Disappointing” diplomatic talks surrounding Iran's uranium enrichment highlight the risk of military strikes on Iran, while European leaders are taking lead in support for Ukraine, signaling a major shift geopolitically. Join us as we explore these critical fronts, assessing the potential implications for international security and stability.

Takeaways:

• India’s military response following the Kashmir terrorist attack raises serious risks.

• Indus Water Treaty becomes a major security issue.

• Latest military engagements demonstrate advanced tech implications for future conflicts.

• The U.S. intervenes diplomatically amid escalating tensions in South Asia.

• Iran's nuclear negotiations remain fraught with challenges and red lines.

• European countries now taking the lead in supporting Ukraine against Russian aggression.

• Battlefield technology is transforming warfare, as shown by drone engagements.

• The precarious state of global diplomacy could lead to wider conflicts.

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