The most recent round of military hostilities in the India-Pakistan conflict indicates a pattern of enduring hostility, suggesting that the focus remains on confrontation rather than attempting to reconcile past disagreements. The Indus Water Treaty (IWT ) remains one of the major flashpoints in their tenuous history.  Illustration by The Geostrata Signed in 1960  to mediate disputes over the use of the Indus River System, the Treaty allocates limited non-consumptive rights

The Arctic region and the Hindu Kush Himalayan range are miles apart. Yet, there is hardly any contrast between these two regions; their pristine natural features, all-time sensitive ecosystems and a myriad of evidence that could unlock answers to some of the pressing issues about the changing geological and historical dynamics of our planet. At the same time, they are at the frontline against climate change, whose cascading effect could open Pandora’s box for the world there

Highlighting the significance of shared water resources in South Asia and the need for hydro diplomacy as a tool for resolving conflicts.