Indus Treaty: A Different View

The Indus Waters Treaty of 1960 has been hailed for decades as a model for conflict-resolution. However, there has always been a measure of dissatisfaction with the treaty for different reasons in both India and Pakistan. In light of the improved political climate and resumption of talks between the two countries, this article finds hope in a constructive and cooperative approach to settle the existing Indus water disputes. It favours a renegotiation of the treaty rather than its abrogation.