Yesterday, May 7, the conflict between India and Pakistan again climb after a missile attack by India that left at least seven dead. The action occurs in response to an attack on April 22 in the Cashmiro region, where an armed group allegedly linked to Pakistan murdered 26 civilians. The Indian prime minister, Narendra Modi, condemned the fact as terrorism and promised severe reprisals. Since then, both countries have intensified tensions with measures such as the expulsion of diplomats, visa suspension and border closure.
This new episode is part of a conflict that crawls since 1947, when India and Pakistan separated after the independence of the British domain. Kashmira, a region of Muslim majority and strategically located, was disputed and has been the epicenter of several wars and armed clashes. Although India today controls most of the territory, Pakistan and China also manage portions of the area. The dispute is especially delicate because both nations have nuclear weapons, which turns any military escalation into a threat to regional and world stability.