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š®š³ India-Pakistan Current Situation (2025 Overview)
š„ Tensions Remain High
Kashmir remains a flashpoint. Although active cross-border shelling has reduced since the 2021 ceasefire agreement, political tensions persist, especially around Indiaās revocation of Article 370 in 2019.
Diplomatic relations are limited. High commissioners have not returned to each other's capitals, and there are few official bilateral engagements.
Cross-border terrorism accusations by India and human rights concerns raised by Pakistan continue to fuel mistrust.
š Geopolitical Shifts
Indiaās global alignment with the U.S., Quad nations, and a strong push toward becoming a regional power has distanced it further from Pakistan.
Pakistanās shifting alliances, including its ties with China, Saudi Arabia, and Iran, complicate the regional balance.
ā¢ļø Nuclear Overhang
Both nations possess nuclear weapons, and even a limited conflict would have global consequences.
Any escalationāespecially unplanned or via proxy conflictsācould spiral dangerously.
š» Cyber, Propaganda & Hybrid Warfare
Misinformation campaigns, cyber attacks, and media propaganda are increasingly shaping public opinion in both countries, reducing space for dialogue and trust-building.
š„ People-to-People Ties Are Weakening
Cultural exchanges,