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Jammu and Kashmir

The Unheard Voices of Kashmir
By Kunwar Khuldune Shahid
While India and Pakistan argue and fight over the fate of Kashmir, is anyone listening to the Kashmiris?

After Losing Special Status, Kashmiris Come Out to Vote
By Bhat Burhan
Amid tight security, freezing cold, and the COVID-19 pandemic, thousands of Kashmiris seize the opportunity to vote against the BJP.

The Complex Calculus Behind Gilgit-Baltistan’s Provincial Upgrade
By Sudha Ramachandran
Kashmir, India, and China: The creation of Pakistan’s newest province will have far-flung geopolitical ripples.

Voices From the Himalayas Amid Tensions Along the China-India Border
By Bhat Burhan
Beneath the geopolitical clash between India and China, the people of Ladakh live with the weight of an economic collapse and worries about war.

Perpetual Silence: Kashmir’s Economy Slumps Under Lockdown
By Niha Dagia and Niha Dagia
“Our lockdown began way before the world was forced into isolation.”

Has Kashmir Ceased to Be Pakistan’s Jugular Vein?
By Umair Jamal
It is high time that Pakistan’s policymakers trim the size of their Kashmir narrative to match the evident realities.

After a Year as a Union Territory, Dashed Hopes in Ladakh
By Anwar Ali Tsarpa
Even those who demanded UT status have been disappointed by the reality: less representation, more bureaucracy, and still no jobs.

A Year After Article 370’s End, a Dangerous Silence in Kashmir
By Kaisar Andrabi
The abrogation of Article 370 came with a steep cost: the disappearance of the moderate middle, once Kashmir’s political mainstream.

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

Ladakh, Jammu and Kashmir Are India’s Newest Union Territories. What Does That Mean in Practice?
By Krzysztof Iwanek
In August 2019, Jammu and Kashmir lost its autonomous status. How much power has it retained?

In India, Kashmiris Face Deepening Discrimination
By Danish Pandit
Already the subject of suspicion, following the abrogation of Article 370, Kashmiris in India have faced escalating prejudice.

Decorated Indian Officer Arrested for Kashmir Rebel Ties
By Associated Press
A counterinsurgency officer was arrested for alleged ties to rebels in Indian-administered Kashmir.