India and Pakistan maintain ceasefire but diplomatic ties remain frozen one year after conflict

A year after a four-day conflict, India and Pakistan maintain a ceasefire but remain in a deep diplomatic freeze, with no signs of normalization. The conflict, triggered by a militant attack, led to military strikes and retaliatory action, hardening political estrangement. Neither nation sees a domestic or international need to reach out, prolonging a period of frozen ties. Analysts note the conflict altered regional perceptions, with Pakistan rebuilding relevance. However, its renewed prominence may be contingent on external factors and personalized diplomacy.