While the Kashmir region—a Muslim-majority territory that has been the site of three separate wars between India and Pakistan—frequently dominates international news, it is not the only contentious border issue in South Asia. Other territorial disputes involving India and the Himalayas continue to simmer, often remaining beneath the radar of global media until they escalate.
These hidden flashpoints carry significant risks. In two of these specific cases, shots have been fired in recent years, highlighting the potential for future conflict. While these disputes are frequently ignored, they represent a volatile reality in the region. An example of these remote tensions can be found at an Indian Army outpost located in the remote region of Arunachal Pradesh.
These disputes are categorized by their varying likelihood of escalating into a full-scale shooting war, ranging from lower-risk situations to those with a high probability of conflict.
Today, we’re going to talk about three other territorial disputes in the region – the sort of flashpoints that stay below the headlines until it’s too late. In fact, two of these disputes have seen shots fired in recent years – and it could happen again.
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