India and Pakistan are basically the geopolitical Odd Couple, with a few important differences. First and foremost, Felix and Oscar are fictional. Any conflict between the two is resolved with an exchange of funny one-liners and forgotten by the time the end credits roll. Secondly, despite the show’s title, they do have some things in common. They’re both middle-aged guys, both divorced, both New Yorkers, and both reasonably successful professionals.

Other than their status as former British colonial subjects, India and Pakistan have basically nothing in common. More importantly, there is significant conflict between the two and there’s no laugh track to smooth things over. Although the region has been quiet recently, the two have fought five wars since independence in 1947. Even more Read More