India adopts a new strategic approach towards Pakistan amid rising terror threats

India's new strategic approach towards Pakistan reflects a significant shift in its policy, particularly in response to rising terror threats. During a recent briefing, foreign secretary Vikram Misri stated that Pakistan's nuclear blackmail would no longer protect terrorists, emphasizing that the military establishment would face severe consequences for any attacks on India.

Misri also indicated that India could not adhere to the existing terms of the Indus Waters Treaty (IWT), citing Pakistan's use of terrorism as a breach of the treaty's foundational principles of good neighborliness. This decision to suspend participation in the IWT follows the tragic killing of 26 civilians in a terror attack attributed to Pakistan-backed operatives.

The Indian government is also ramping up its diplomatic efforts, with 59 leaders visiting 32 countries to build a global consensus against terrorism emanating from Pakistan. Officials highlighted that all forms of terrorism can be traced back to Pakistan, which has harbored terror networks for over four decades. The Indian Army and security agencies are now operating under a clear, long-term strategic framework, marking a “new normal” in India's approach to its neighbor.

This shift comes amid concerns over press freedom, as the government has blocked nearly 8,000 X accounts in a crackdown that has raised alarms about transparency in the world's largest democracy.

India has adopted a new strategic approach towards Pakistan, emphasizing a lower tolerance for terrorism and suspending the Indus Waters Treaty amid rising threats. Officials assert that Pakistan's nuclear blackmail will no longer shield terrorists, marking a significant shift in India's long-standing policy towards its neighbor.