Temporary or Permanent? India’s Suspension of the Indus Waters Treaty Post-Pahalgam Attack Explained
In response to the terrorist incident that took place in Pahalgam on April 22, India suspended the 1960 Indus Waters Treaty with Pakistan, claiming concerns for the country’s national security. The history of the pact, the actions that India has taken, Pakistan’s response, and the question of whether or not this suspension represents a temporary strategy or a permanent split in water cooperation are all topics that are discussed in this article.