In the wake of the Pahalgam terror attack, India’s decision to place the Indus Waters Treaty in abeyance has stirred a charged debate: is water diplomacy morphing into a new front in Indo-Pak tensions? Two experts break down the implications, risks, and strategic recalibrations of this bold move
India is seeking to renegotiate the Treaty due to a confluence of political, environmental and security challenges. There is also a legal impasse over Pakistan wanting international arbitration in the issue
India’s recent bombshell to Pakistan seeking “modification” of the Treaty is linked to the Uri terror attack of September 2016 and the neighbour’s persistent obstinacy against legitimate Indian interests.