India’s 1971 victory a reminder that wars don’t end conflicts
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Monday marks the anniversary of the 1971 India-Pakistan war — the only between the rivals which India won decisively. Forty-seven years on, it is a glaring reminder that even decisive wars don’t resolve thorny disputes between neighbours. The search for a solution should avoid war, but from a position of strength.