India’s decision to close its airspace during the initial phase of Operation Sindoor aligned with measures commonly taken by nations to safeguard sovereignty and protect citizens during cross-border conflicts. This approach is also rooted in the historical evolution of India-Pakistan aviation ties in the post-Partition era, write Poonam Verma Sengupta and Priyakshi Bhatnagar. India has successfully navigated a period of heightened tensions with its neighbouring country, during which both India and Pakistan closed their respective airspace. In response, national security agencies implemented precautionary measures at key transportation hubs. In India, the authority to regulate, restrict, or close airspace is a...