"Integral" Misconceptions: Unpacking India's Diplomatic Frustration in Dhaka A recent seminar on international relations at Bangladesh's Institute of International and Strategic Studies turned awkward when an Indian diplomat protested a presentation slide depicting Jammu and Kashmir as part of Bangladesh.
The protest sparked a heated debate, but it also raised questions about India's diplomatic approach in its neighborhood.
This incident is symptomatic of a larger issue: India's tendency to react strongly to perceived slights from neighboring countries, even when they are minor or accidental.