Indus Waters Treaty and the Fundamental Change of Circumstances: Misinterpretations and Misapplications of International Law
India’s demand to modify the historic Indus Waters Treaty based on “fundamental change of circumstances” is legally flawed.
India’s demand to modify the historic Indus Waters Treaty based on “fundamental change of circumstances” is legally flawed.
This article critically examines India’s response to the April 2025 Pahalgam terrorist incident, arguing that actions such as blaming Pakistan and suspending the Indus Water Treaty were illegal, unethical, and in violation of international law.