The tit-for-tat measures announced by India and Pakistan resemble a classic prisoner’s dilemma, where each side views escalatory retaliation as rational — even necessary — despite mutual harm.

But how did the Indus River disappear from Gujarat and start flowing in Karachi? Historical facts show that a massive ...

India has said it would suspend crucial treaty governing river flows in disputed Kashmir. Pakistan has said any disruption to ...

For India, the treaty’s suspension offers a chance for renegotiation, while Pakistan faces limited options to uphold its ...