In Focus Podcast | Should India restart dialogue with Pakistan?
A podcast discussion explores whether India should resume diplomatic dialogue with Pakistan, a process stalled since 2016. The conversation features perspectives from former MP Mani Shankar Aiyar and security expert Tara Kartha regarding a recent appeal by eminent citizens.
Why it matters
The potential resumption of India-Pakistan talks is a critical geopolitical issue that could impact regional security and stability in South Asia.
India and Pakistan have not been in a dialogue since 2016 when talks broke after the terror attacks at Pathankot and subsequently at Uri. The previous twelve years have witnessed major attacks at Pahalgam (2025) and Pulwama (2019) and that apart there were several smaller terror attacks.
The article presents a balanced summary of a podcast featuring diverse expert viewpoints without taking a stance on the policy.
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