🔶 The relations between India and Pakistan are marked by divergent narratives starting with the very beginning of these countries as independent nations in 1947 in the backdrop of the colonial rule, the two nation theory and the partition of India. This had made it difficult to reconcile positions on issues ranging from territory (J&K), boundaries (Sir Creek and Siachen) and Security (Terrorism).
🔶The foundational apprehensions of Pakistan against India and its quest for defining itself as the opposite has led to its intransigence on many issues.
🔶The structure of this relation has been conflict prone and marked by asymmetry.
🔶 The pattern in the decades since independence has shown a cycle of Disruption-Dialogue- Disruption. This means cooperation and peace have often taken place parallel to the threats of war or have been disrupted by violent episodes of terrorism.
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