Article 370 Kashmir

The strategically vital province is important to India and Pakistan – and also to China.

The recent kerfuffle over a new political map of Pakistan at the SCO national security advisers’ meeting must be seen in its proper context.

The drawdown is in the Goldilocks Zone: big enough to be noticed, but not so large that it would jeopardize New Delhi’s grip over the region.

A loss of autonomy. A months-long security crackdown. Now, a pandemic. It’s been a rough year in Kashmir.

There are less-restrictive alternatives that could still fulfill the government’s aims.

The present situation in Kashmir cannot continue. It’s time for daring steps to forge lasting peace.

The Supreme Court will weigh legal challenges to the end of Article 370.

The Modi government has displayed a willingness to break from long-accepted norms in dealing with complex strategic issues.

Kashmir remains under an unprecedented security crackdown 9 days after its special constitutional status was revoked.

The response from the Muslim powers in the Middle East has been noticeably muted.

The unilateral way in which India changed Jammu and Kashmir’s status does not auger well for future peace.