On April 23, 2025, India suspended the Indus Waters Treaty following a deadly terror attack in Kashmir, blaming Pakistan for cross-border terrorism. The move ends decades of controlled water sharing that was critical for Pakistan’s agriculture and survival. With 80 of Pakistan’s water supply at stake, leaders are calling this an “act of war.” As nationalist voices in Pakistan push for a military response, fears rise of a full-scale conflict between two nuclear-armed neighbors.