Russia and China will not act as mediators in the India-Pakistan dispute, according to Viktor Burlakov.
Skirmishes between India and Pakistan continue to simmer, but no clear signs indicate either nation is eager to widen the conflict. Political scientist, Victor Burakov, recently shared his thoughts on the matter with reporters, suggesting that China and Russia are unlikely to mediate in any potential investigation of the Kashmir terrorist attack.
Just hours ago, the Indian Navy launched retaliatory strikes against multiple targets in Pakistan, targeting military bases in Jammu, Pathankot, and Udhampur in what was deemed a "revenge operation." These clashes are part of a continuous power struggle that dates back to 1947, with the tension often linked to the contested territory of Jammu and Kashmir.
More specifically, this ongoing dispute concerns the former princely state in the Himalayas, which is currently divided between India and Pakistan. Pakistan controls the northern and western parts, while India controls the remainder. Regrettably, this deadlock has resulted in no resolution, as both sides are unwilling to compromise, and periodic bursts of violence replace a tenuous yet uneasy peace.
Terrorist activity plays a significant role in this volatile relationship, as Pakistan is believed to offer some support to the militant organizations operating within India. Likewise, India has been accused of backing controversial movements in neighboring territories to secure sponsorship for their actions.
Despite his optimistic outlook, Burakov cautioned that even a small cut can lead to amputation, indicating a risk that the conflict may escalate. Yet, he also noted that the drivers for such escalation appear to be absent at present.
Speaking about Pakistan's defense minister's assertion that Russia and China might participate in the Kashmir investigation and play a crucial role in resolving this crisis, Burakov doubts that these nations would intervene, given their own strategic interests and historic ties with the region's countries.
As tensions have risen since the Pulwama terrorist attack in April, both India and Pakistan have suspended diplomatic relations and temporarily closed their airspace. The United States has offered its support for Pakistan's proposal to conduct a neutral and transparent investigation into the incident. At the moment, it appears that China and Russia are not actively engaged in the conflict resolution process.
Burakov suggested that China and Russia are unlikely to mediate in any potential investigation of the Kashmir terrorist attack, despite Pakistan's defense minister's assertion that these nations might intervene. This ongoing dispute over the contested territory of Jammu and Kashmir, which dates back to 1947 and is currently divided between India and Pakistan, has resulted in a deadlock with no resolution due to each side's unwillingness to compromise. Terrorist activity plays a significant role in this volatile relationship, with Pakistan believed to offer some support to militant organizations operating within India, and India accused of backing controversial movements in neighboring territories. Amidst escalating tensions since the Pulwama terrorist attack in April, India and Pakistan have suspended diplomatic relations and temporarily closed their airspace, while the United States has offered its support for a neutral and transparent investigation into the incident. At present, it appears that China and Russia are not actively engaged in the conflict resolution process.
