Seven decades is not a short period. A conflict that has
continued for so long has once again returned to the center of international
attention. Balochistan, Pakistan’s seven-decade-old sore. It has become a
symbol of one of the most complex geopolitical crises in South and Central
Asia. Rich in natural gas, copper, gold, the vast mineral reserves of Reko Diq,
and home to the Arabian Sea port of Gwadar, the region has drawn the attention
of global powers.
Recently, Baloch leaders living a...