Davinder Sandhu, Co-founder & Chairperson, Primus Partners, highlights India’s suspension of the Indus Waters Treaty as a major shift from passive tolerance to strategic assertiveness. Frustrated by Pakistan’s misuse of the treaty to obstruct legitimate projects, India is now leveraging its legal rights to apply pressure without triggering direct conflict. He views this move as a calculated recalibration aligned with national interest, development priorities, and evolving geopolitical dynamics.