Could the India-Pakistan Conflict Escalate?
Today, we're looking at the conflict between India and Pakistan.
On Tuesday night, India launched missile strikes in Pakistan and Pakistan-controlled Kashmir.
Adam talks to the BBC's international editor Jeremy Bowen and Journalist Arunoday Mukharji about what's happening, how Pakistan is reacting, and whether things could get worse.
Americast's Justin Webb also joins for a behind-the-scenes look at Joe Biden's first interview since leaving the White House with the person who did it… the Today programme's Nick Robinson.
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