Donald Trump made headlines this weekend by proclaiming his optimism that India and Pakistan can resolve their ongoing tensions through dialogue and peaceful negotiations. At a public event addressing foreign policy over the weekend, he stated his view. Trump said India and Pakistan “are both great countries. Although they’ve had their differences, I think they will work it out soon enough – progress has been seen before, and I know we’ll see it again”. Trump’s remarks came amid renewed diplomatic strain between South Asian nuclear-armed neighbors following recent incidents along the Line of Control (LoC). Skirmishes, cross-border allegations, and political...