ROAD TO REALISM

Bringing global pressure on Pakistan, alongside calibrated covert punitive measures in response to terrorism, is the way forward

- BY SHARAT SABHARWAL

Operation Sindoor has been a brilliant tactical success as ajust payback for Pakistan's brazen terrorist acts against India. However, Pakistan's terror machine remains largely intact. Our larger Pakistan problem--the single minded hostility of its army-led establishment—also remains unresolved. The bilateral relationship, such as it was, has completely broken down. It is too early to attempt putting it together. But going forward, it may be opportune to reflect on our approach towards this difficult neighbour.