Back-Channel Diplomacy Between India and Pakistan: Secret Talks, Hidden Channels, and What Comes Next

A handshake illustration representing back-channel diplomacy between India and Pakistan officials in a neutral third country

At least four secret back-channel meetings have been held between Indian and Pakistani officials since the May 2025 military conflict. Formal ties remain frozen. But behind closed doors, something else is quietly happening. What Is Back-Channel Diplomacy? Back-channel diplomacy refers to unofficial, secret, or informal communication between governments that runs parallel to  or completely outside  […]

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