India is weighing a bold and contentious strategy to cut back on Pakistan’s water supply via an ambitious new project on the Indus River. If this plan moves forward, it could significantly heighten tensions between the two nations, which are already grappling with deep-rooted conflicts over vital water resources.
In the aftermath of the recent Kashmir attack, India has made a bold move by downgrading its diplomatic relations with Pakistan. This decisive action includes the suspension of a vital water-sharing treaty, further heightening tensions between the two nations and shaking the foundations of regional stability.
The Indus Waters Treaty, established in 1960, serves as a crucial framework for managing the river waters shared by India and Pakistan. This landmark agreement not only allocates the waters of the Indus and its tributaries but also aims to foster cooperation between the two nations. However, it frequently finds itself at the center of tensions in their bilateral relations.
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