Border tensions: Pakistan and Afghanistan trade blows — can peace prevail?

On the latest episode of ‘Sanchez Effect’ Rick dives into the escalating border clashes between Pakistan and Afghanistan, exploring who stands to gain and whether war is inevitable. Join him as he speaks with retired Lt. Gen. Talat Masood from Pakistan and Afghan American TV host Samsor Safi.

Safi highlights the timing of this escalation, noting that Russia, one of the first nations to recognize Afghanistan, aims to mend Kabul’s ties with India — an action he believes provokes Pakistan. He argues that Islamabad prefers a weaker Kabul to maintain influence over its affairs.

On the flip side, Masood contends that a strong Afghanistan is in Pakistan's best interest, claiming that improved relations with other countries pose no threat. For insights into the origins of the crisis and its potential outcomes, don’t miss this episode, where Rick also unpacks Russia's growing relations with Saudi Arabia and other countries, contrasting Moscow's charm offensive with Trump's tariff wars against China. All this and more, only on RT!