Description: High – level military representatives communicated on Monday via phone, further delving into the fragile ceasefire agreement, established the passed weekend between India and Pakistan. Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed the nation and stated that military forces remain on the highest level of preparedness and would continue to monitor and mirror the movements of Pakistan’s armed forces. He continued by issuing a warning that any violations of the predetermined ceasefire would be responded immediately and with great force as he reiterated accusations that Pakistan harbored terrorists on its territory. The US brokered ceasefire arrived at the pinnacle of confrontational tensions between the two countries, was abruptly violated, but both countries remained dedicated towards resolving their almost century – long disputes through diplomatic means.
Impact: The reported phone communication from high – level military representatives inspire further belief that both countries are committed towards ceasing hostilities and resolving the dispute through negotiations. Modi’s address to the nation was aimed at bolstering India’s foreign policy posturing as he issued direct warning towards Pakistan regarding India’s response towards any kind of ceasefire violations. Tensions remain high as both countries started reeling towards the pressure imposed by the international community and mostly by the US, Saudi Arabia and the UK, countries which were directly involved in deescalating the tensions. Present conditions dictate that no – long term diplomatic campaigns are aimed at broadening the ceasefire to an all – out peace agreement, which further stipulates that the multilateral constellation of relations surrounding the conflict is still focused on its primary goal to bring both countries towards a lasting ceasefire. Backchannel talks positioned the US on the diplomatic pedestal, as they would be crucial in the negotiations going forward. The absence of Chinese evident and direct involvement indicates that the country’s geopolitical priorities lie elsewhere and reconfirms the reasoning behind treating the escalating tensions as a regional issue at best.