From Rhetoric to Recklessness: The Fallout of India’s Cross-Border Strikes

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The relationship between India and Pakistan has been shaped by decades of historical grievances, territorial disputes, and intermittent armed clashes. However, India’s recent cross-border strikes inside Pakistan—allegedly killing 26 civilians, including women and children—have jolted an already fragile region and raised urgent questions about legality, leadership, and the global response to rising militarism. In bypassing diplomacy and international norms, India...