Could water become a flashpoint between Pakistan and India ? | Inside Story
About this episode
The episode discusses the potential for conflict over water resources between Pakistan and India in light of the Indus Water Treaty and recent tensions.
The Indus Water Treaty lays out how the river's resources are to be shared between India and Pakistan. Brokered in 1960, it has survived decades of conflict between the neighbours. But recently, the agreement was put to the test after New Delhi suspended its participation. That came after an attack India said was carried out by armed groups linked to Pakistan, which it denied. This week, Islamabad has said India cannot suspend the agreement on its own. It says its share of the Indus River is a red line and threatened consequences. So, how could they avoid a further escalation?
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