After intense fighting between India and Pakistan following a terrorist attack in Kashmir, both nations agreed to a U.S.-brokered ceasefire. The conflict erupted after India conducted airstrikes in Pakistan, which led to escalated tensions, including the downing of planes by both sides. Manjari Chatterjee Miller from the Council on Foreign Relations discussed the outcomes of the conflict, highlighting that both countries might claim some level of victory while questioning the sustainability of peace amid unresolved underlying issues dating back to their partition in 1947.
However, India's efforts to project strength could backfire if they provoke an even greater escalation by Pakistan, which has not been fully deterred by the recent conflict.
The complexities of this dispute mean that while a ceasefire may temporarily reduce tensions, without addressing the underlying issues, the peace is tenuous at best.
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