Why a 66-year-old water treaty is becoming the latest India-Pakistan flashpoint

India and Pakistan are locked in a dispute over the Indus Water Treaty after New Delhi suspended the pact, raising concerns about regional stability.
War on the Rocks

Pakistan’s New Logic of Limited War May Not Keep War Limited

In May 2025, as Indian BrahMos missile strikes hit Pakistani air bases — targeting runways, parked aircraft, and critical infrastructure — Islamabad faced a choice. It had the capability to respond ...
India.com

India slams Pakistan's 'will go to war' threat over Indus Waters Treaty, calls remarks a cover-up

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The Diplomat

Pakistan’s Search for Diplomatic Relevance Amid the Iran War

Prior to his recent visit to Beijing, Pakistan’s Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar hosted the foreign ministers of several key regional states, including Saudi Arabia, Türkiye, and ...
The Diplomat

The Iran War Mediation and Pakistan’s ‘Reverse Bismarck’

New Zealand’s Trade Agreement With India Reflects a Foreign Policy Shift Pakistan’s stature has been on the rise amid reports of its mediating role during the ongoing Iran conflict. Last weekend it ...
The New York Times

U.A.E. Expels Pakistani Workers, as Pakistan’s Peacemaking Creates a Rift

As Pakistan mediates between the U.S. and Iran, its ties to the Emirates have deteriorated. Pakistani workers say they are now being sent home en masse. By Elian Peltier Zia ur-Rehman and Vivian ...
Foreign Affairs

Why the Next India-Pakistan War Will Escalate

In his 2026 State of the Union address, U.S. President Donald Trump repeated a familiar refrain celebrating his role in ending the May 2025 conflict between India and Pakistan—the deal he has said he ...