India-Pakistan: One year after military conflict, ceasefire holds

One year after the four-day India-Pakistan conflict, a fragile equilibrium has replaced the dangerous escalation. The region's diplomatic ties remain frozen, trade is suspended, and cricket ties are severed. India and Pakistan have both made strategic gains in the wake of the conflict, but analysts caution against overstating their newfound influence. The conflict also highlighted the evolving nature of warfare, with both countries investing heavily in drone technology and modernizing their militaries. While a complete diplomatic freeze is unlikely, the future depends on the willingness of Prime Minister Modi and Field Marshal Asim Munir to pursue diplomacy.