Floodgates to Conflict

May 5, 2025 | Iqra Awan
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In a region as volatile as South Asia, where historical animosities simmer beneath the surface of every diplomatic interaction, water has long stood as one of the few sources of stability. That fragile equilibrium now stands on the brink of collapse. India’s recent unilateral suspension of the Indus Waters Treaty (IWT) — a cornerstone of Indo-Pakistani relations since 1960 — is not just a breach of a bilateral agreement. It is a potentially catastrophic provocation.