Compiled by: Shruti Kapil, Head of Security & Mutual Dependence Desk and Pravar Petkar, Head of Strengthening Democracy Desk
Weeks after the Pahalgam terror attack and India’s subsequent Operation Sindoor, tensions between India and Pakistan remain volatile but contained. This briefing note goes beyond the immediate violence to assess the strategic, diplomatic, and societal ripples that continue to unfold. It highlights India’s calibrated military response and diplomatic outreach, Pakistan’s retaliatory rhetoric and shelling, and the uneasy calm that now defines the Line of Control. Critically, the report warns of rising risks to UK social cohesion, as polarised narratives—particularly linking Kashmir to other global conflicts—gain traction in diaspora communities. As geopolitical posturing continues, the paper calls for a clear-eyed, de-escalatory international approach and vigilant domestic management to prevent further instability.
Read the full briefing here: India-Pakistan Tensions Key Developments & Future Risk
