The Indus Waters Treaty Under Pressure: The Reach for Nuclear Signalling
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Pakistan's nuclear signalling has linked the Indus Waters Treaty to the broader India-Pakistan strategic rivalry, increasing the politicisation of water disputes and complicating dialogue. Water issues, traditionally technical, are now being framed as existential security concerns, influenced by nuclear deterrence dynamics. This linkage risks escalating tensions and reducing space for technical negotiations between the two nuclear-armed states.
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