Trump Offers to Meddle (I Mean, Help!) in India-Pakistan Spat: A Muggle's Guide to Geopolitics

Honestly Did Anyone Ask Him?

Right let's dissect this shall we? As if the world needed another twist in its already convoluted plot President Trump bless his heart (or perhaps not) has offered to 'help' resolve the escalating tensions between India and Pakistan over Kashmir. Honestly sometimes I feel like I'm back in first year trying to explain the complexities of Wingardium Leviosa to a certain ginger… it's just not always grasped with the necessary nuance is it?

Tit for Tat? More Like an Unforgivable Curse!

Apparently there's been a rather nasty 'tit for tat,' as the President so eloquently put it. One might even call it an unforgivable curse on international relations! The unfortunate incident involves a terror attack in Kashmir a region both countries claim. Now I've read enough history books to know that border disputes are about as pleasant as arguing with a Hippogriff. Trust me you really don't want to get on their bad side!

A History Lesson (Because Clearly Someone Needs One)

The President in his infinite wisdom also noted that India and Pakistan have been fighting for 'a long time.' Well yes that's putting it mildly! It's like saying Voldemort was a bit of a naughty boy. The situation is steeped in history political maneuvering and dare I say a touch of good old fashioned stubbornness. It's all dreadfully complicated.

Can Trump Actually Fix This? Don't Hold Your Breath!

So what's the prognosis? Can the President with his 'good relations' with both countries wave his wand and make everything better? As much as I'd love a magical solution I'm afraid this isn't a case for Alohomora. Complex problems require well complex solutions not just a vague offer of assistance. I have my doubts but as Dumbledore said 'It does not do to dwell on dreams and forget to live.'

The Muggle World is Officially Baffling

Honestly sometimes I think the Muggle world is more bewildering than a Niffler in a jewelry shop. The level of… shall we say 'simplification' applied to incredibly intricate global issues is astounding. I think I need a calming draught. Or perhaps a very large cup of tea.

Let's Hope for the Best Prepare for the Worst

In the end all we can do is hope that any intervention however well intentioned (questionable in this case but let's be optimistic) doesn't make matters worse. As I learned during the Battle of Hogwarts sometimes the best thing you can do is stand back and let the people who know what they're doing take the lead. Now if only someone would tell *that* to the President… Perhaps I should send him a copy of 'Hogwarts: A History.' It couldn't hurt right?