It is important to expose the truth of how the weaponisation of natural resources — especially water — has unfolded in one of the world's most volatile regions. The Indus River, once a symbol of shared prosperity, is now increasingly being used as a tool of political leverage and strategic influence.

While India cannot completely stop the Indus flow or divert its tributaries, its control over dam operations allows it to manipulate the timing of water releases — a capability that carries........

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