Ep. 2: China, the Third Wheel Kashmir, a Fragile Paradise

China is inarguably the biggest superpower in Asia and trending towards increased dominance on the world stage. And indeed, it is another nation with a direct territorial stake in the Kashmir Conflict, besides the traditional rivals India and Pakistan. This episode explores the often-overlooked yet integral role that China has played in this conflict over the past seven decades, as well as their current endeavors in Kashmir and future ambitions for their relations with India and Pakistan. Joining us in this episode is an esteemed guest, Jalil Jilani, who formerly served as the Foreign Secretary of Pakistan and Ambassador to the United States. With his extensive diplomatic expertise and experience, his insights help shine a light on the role of China in South Asian regional diplomacy.

Music by Pandit Bhajan Sopori. Taken with permission from Pandit Bhajan Sopori Official on YouTube.

Logo designed by Sara Zubair.