India calls Pakistan a ‘Frankenstein state' at U.N.; accuses it of supporting terrorism
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Why in news
India's Permanent Mission to the UN characterized Pakistan as a 'Frankenstein state' for hosting and training terrorists while engaging in illegal occupation.
Background
Anupama Singh, First Secretary at India's Permanent Mission to the UN, delivered the statement. The critique specifically targeted Pakistan's role in terrorism and the perceived obsolescence of the Indus Water Treaty.
Facts for Prelims
- BodyPermanent Mission of India to the UN: Represents India's interests at the UN headquarters in New York.
- Intl. orgIndus Water Treaty (1960): A water-sharing treaty between India and Pakistan regarding the Indus River system.
- FactPakistan is officially designated by India as a state supporting cross-border terrorism.
For Mains
Q. Discuss how the nexus between cross-border terrorism and water diplomacy complicates India's bilateral relations with Pakistan in the contemporary geopolitical landscape.
Dimensions to cover in your answer
- Security-Water Nexus: The use of water-sharing treaties as leverage in territorial disputes and counter-terrorism strategies.
- Diplomatic Stagnation: The shift from bilateral dialogue to multilateral condemnation at the UN due to persistent security threats.
- Treaty Obsolescence: The mismatch between the 1960 Indus Water Treaty framework and modern hydrological and security realities.
Keywords: Cross-border terrorism · Water diplomacy · Geopolitical friction · Multilateral diplomacy · Territorial integrity
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