Nuclear Neighbors on Edge: The Enduring Conflict Between India and Pakistan

The relationship between India and Pakistan has been fraught with tension and conflict since their independence and the subsequent partition in 1947. The primary bone of contention has been the disputed region of Kashmir, claimed in its entirety by both nations. This territorial dispute has been the catalyst for multiple wars and numerous smaller conflicts, fostering a deep-seated mistrust and animosity that persists to this day. The historical backdrop of these conflicts is crucial to understanding the precariousness of the current situation and the ever-present shadow of nuclear escalation.