Pakistan Accuses India of 'Weaponizing Water,' Media Forgets History
Deutsche Welle reports Pakistan's accusation that India is 'weaponizing water' at the border, citing recent disputes over the Indus Waters Treaty. (Source: DW) What's conveniently left out is that this isn't a sudden escalation but a chronic wound, exacerbated by climate change and historical power imbalances. The Indus Waters Treaty itself, brokered by the World Bank in 1960, has been a source of
tension for decades, with Pakistan consistently expressing concerns over India's upstream dam projects potentially reducing water flow downstream—a literal lifeline for an agrarian economy. This isn't just about 'border disputes'; it's about life and death for millions. Weaponizing water is a textbook tactic in asymmetric conflicts, yet the media frames it as a he-said-she-said squabble rather
than a dire humanitarian and sovereignty issue. One might wonder if the conversation would be different if the aggressor, or the victim, had more diplomatic leverage in Washington. (Hint: they don't.)