انجمن ژئوپلیتیک ایران فصلنامه بین المللی ژئوپلیتیک 1735-4331 22 2 2026 06 22 Echoes of Conflict in South Asia: Human Lives in the India-Pakistan Rivalry (Post-2014) Echoes of Conflict in South Asia: Human Lives in the India-Pakistan Rivalry (Post-2014) 51 72 224535 10.22034/igq.2025.487000.1970 FA Akriti Uppal Research Scholar, Department of National Security Studies, Central University Jammu, J&K, India. 0009-0003-7977-8455 Subir Jamwal - Research Scholar, Department of Political Science, Panjab University, Chandigarh, India. 0009-0005-1689-8171 Neeta Rani Associate Professor, Department of National Security Studies, Central University Jammu, J&K, India. 0000-0002-8571-1164 Journal Article 2024 11 11 <span>The conflict between India and Pakistan represents a critical issue in South Asian geopolitics, with profound implications for human security. While national security has traditionally dominated discussions, this study identifies a significant gap in understanding how military tensions affect the well-being of civilians. The research explores how the ongoing India-Pakistan proxy war, particularly post-2014, has exacerbated human security challenges. These include infringements on human rights, hindered economic progress, and strained diplomatic ties. By emphasizing the socio-economic impact of these tensions, this study aims to provide a framework for addressing conflict through a human-centric approach. The perpetual cycle of retaliation and counter-retaliation may result in persistent infringements of human rights, hindered economic progress, and strain diplomatic ties. In the absence of a resolution, the current disagreement may easily escalate into a drawn-out war. This situation has the potential to solidify differences, prolong violence, and significantly weaken stability in the region. </span> <span>The conflict between India and Pakistan represents a critical issue in South Asian geopolitics, with profound implications for human security. While national security has traditionally dominated discussions, this study identifies a significant gap in understanding how military tensions affect the well-being of civilians. The research explores how the ongoing India-Pakistan proxy war, particularly post-2014, has exacerbated human security challenges. These include infringements on human rights, hindered economic progress, and strained diplomatic ties. By emphasizing the socio-economic impact of these tensions, this study aims to provide a framework for addressing conflict through a human-centric approach. The perpetual cycle of retaliation and counter-retaliation may result in persistent infringements of human rights, hindered economic progress, and strain diplomatic ties. In the absence of a resolution, the current disagreement may easily escalate into a drawn-out war. This situation has the potential to solidify differences, prolong violence, and significantly weaken stability in the region. </span> https://journal.iag.ir/article_224535_db68e5642dac6fb7a686331c99071391.pdf