'Direct threat to regional peace': India strongly condemns Pakistan air strikes on Afghan territory
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Why in news
India condemned Pakistan's air strikes on Afghan territory as a threat to regional peace and an attempt to externalize internal failures.
Background
Pakistan claimed to have killed 29 militants in a ground operation near the Afghan border followed by air strikes. Afghanistan alleged that the strikes hit residential areas, resulting in 36 civilian deaths and 163 injuries.
Facts for Prelims
- FactAfghanistan reported 36 civilian deaths and 163 injuries from Pakistani air strikes.
- FactPakistan claimed the elimination of 29 militants in the border region operation.
- PostMinistry of External Affairs (MEA) is the nodal body for India's foreign policy.
For Mains
Q. Discuss how cross-border military actions and the externalization of internal security issues by regional actors impact the stability of the South Asian region.
Dimensions to cover in your answer
- Security dilemma: Escalation of cross-border strikes creating a cycle of retaliatory actions and regional instability.
- Humanitarian impact: Violation of international law regarding civilian casualties in residential areas during counter-terrorism operations.
- Geopolitical friction: India's stance on Pakistan's 'externalization of internal failures' as a threat to regional peace.
Keywords: Regional stability · Externalization of conflict · Cross-border aggression · Security dilemma · Counter-terrorism
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