The shelving of India’s move to hold the Indian Waters Treaty (IWT) marks a watershed and has far-reaching consequences, the most obvious example of weapons for natural resources weapons in recent times. The IWT, which is crucial to both countries and the life flow community in Pakistan, survived 60 years of hostilities and four armed mixed periods. But it has been marked by controversy and disagreement. The Pahalgam attack is the last step in keeping India at an extreme step at all times. In this episode …Read moreIn the Morning Brief, host Anirban Chowdhury speaks with leading expert Anubhuti Vishnoi, senior editor of the Economic Times Anubhuti Vishnoi and Economic Times executive editor Pranab Dhal Samanta (Pranab dhal Samanta) to unravel the legal, political and strategic dimensions of this bold decision. What is the Treaty on Shelving “on Shelving” under international law? Does this indicate a shift in India’s approach to diplomacy on key resources? With the central phase of energy security, will Jamu & Kashmir finally unlock its huge hydraulic potential? Furthermore, can India’s position on the IWT set a strong precedent for future moisture sharing agreements across the region and challenge established global norms? Stay tuned as we explore the high risks, hidden challenges and historical opportunities that pose in this evolving story.
