The India Pakistan dispute continues to dominate South Asian geopolitics in 2025. Rooted in the Kashmir conflict and mutual distrust, the dispute has seen fresh diplomatic breakdowns and public protests. Despite multiple attempts at bilateral talks, mistrust and border incidents persist. Both governments blame each other for instability in the region. As international actors push for mediation, the lack of a long-term solution continues to fuel cycles of tension. The dispute remains one of the world’s most intractable conflicts.