... order—potentially leading to the need for external intervention to secure nuclear arsenals. It is essential not to overlook the humanitarian costs even in a “cold” conflict: over the past decades, tens of thousands of people (predominantly residents of Kashmir) have ... ... favorable scenario). Despite the depth of the contradictions, history shows examples where long-standing adversaries found paths to reduction. For India and Pakistan, the most optimistic scenario would imply the resumption of dialogue and the search for compromises....