Could the Pakistan-India conflict impact South Asian diaspora communities living abroad?

Dr Mansoor Ahmed, Honorary Lecturer at the Strategic & Defence Studies Centre, Australian National University, says the situation is unlikely to have a major impact on the South Asian diaspora, but it could change significantly in the event of a full-scale war between the region’s arch rivals.

Indian Border Security Force personnel and Pakistani Rangers lower their respective flags during the daily beating of the retreat ceremony at the India-Pakistan Wagah Border Post, about 35 km from Amritsar on 15 November, 2021. Source: AFP / NARINDER NANU

Dr Mansoor Ahmed says that the interests of global and regional powers are significantly influencing South Asia’s stability and Australia’s policy, and that Australia should play its part in reducing regional tensions and addressing the threats of extremism.

Dr. Mansoor Ahmed is an Honorary Lecturer in the Strategic and Defence Studies Centre, Australian National University (Credit Dr Mansoor Ahmed/ANU)

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