Kashmir Remains Obstacle to India-Pakistan Detente Despite Faint Signs of Possible Dialogue
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Relations between India and Pakistan worsened after India revoked Kashmir's autonomy in 2019. Kashmir remains the biggest obstacle to improved ties.
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Previous PM Nawaz Sharif has a history with India's Modi, raising hopes the new PM Shehbaz Sharif can revive talks. But elections in India may delay progress.
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In the past, attempts at peace talks have unraveled quickly due to distrust and domestic politics on both sides.
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There are faint signs of a shift, with the renewal of a ceasefire in 2021. But Pakistan's stability and India's regional aims limit room for progress.
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Analysts disagree on whether gestures from Pakistan would be reciprocated by India amidst its Hindu nationalist politics.