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 Himalayas, also commonly known by the name "Third Pole," are a vitally significant component of the Earth's cryosphere. This great...

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