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EPISODE · Apr 27, 2026 · 20 MIN

How India and Pakistan Almost Went to War in 2019

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In February 2019, tensions between India and Pakistan reached a dangerous peak after the Pulwama attack.What followed was the controversial Balakot airstrike, aerial dogfights, and a crisis that brought two nuclear-armed nations to the brink of war.In this video, we break down:✔️ Why India launched the Balakot strike✔️ What actually happened on the ground✔️ The satellite imagery controversy✔️ The capture of Wing Commander Abhinandan Varthaman✔️ The role of media, misinformation, and propaganda✔️ How both countries avoided escalationThis is not just a military story — it’s a case study of modern warfare, where perception, media, and information play as big a role as missiles and jets. 📌 Topics Covered:geopolitics, India-Pakistan conflict, airstrike analysis, media warfare, nuclear deterrence🔔 Follow for deep, fact-based breakdowns of global conflicts and power dynamics.

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