Is Pahalgam Attack a Red Line for India-Pakistan Ties?

Key Points

• 1The Pahalgam terror attack has raised questions about the future of India-Pakistan ties.
• 2There seems to be no current diplomacy between the two countries.
• 3Lt Gen (Retd) Deependra Hooda suggests military force could be the only way forward if non-military options are exhausted.
• 4Sharat Sabharwal noted Pakistan's complete denial and belligerent statements.
• 5In 2008, international pressure led Pakistan to acknowledge Ajmal Kasab was their national.
• 6In 2019, the Balakot strikes led to Pakistani retaliation.
• 7The primary challenge now is China, and keeping the western border calm is in India's interest.