New developments in the nuclear powers’ harrowing four-day conflict, along with entrenched religious nationalism on each side, could signal more frequent battles ahead.

At the urging of the Americans, the two belligerents agreed to cease hostilities on Satur0. However, gunfire and explosions continued along the borderline in Kashmir.

India and Pakistan are once again on the brink of conflict. India has shelled Pakistani airbases, including one near Islamabad. The Pakistani army reported that it responded with a military operation against India.