Kashmir

An overview of conflict, from protests to military and militant violence, in the Asia-Pacific in February 2025.

Kashmir's geographical continuity with Central Asia and Tibet has been a defining feature of its historical importance. 

“Many of the people in the Himalayas live more isolated now than they did a hundred years ago.”

While deeply unpopular in Kashmir, the move resonated in much of India, where the Modi government was cheered by supporters.

The lifting of the ban on such processions comes as the overall security situation improves in Kashmir, say authorities.

As tensions continue to simmer along the India-China border, the project will not only bolster India's security but also serve as a symbol of its presence in the challenging terrain of the Himalayas.

The G-20 tourism meeting will be the first significant international event in Kashmir since New Delhi stripped region of its autonomy in 2019.

The Gupkar Alliance does not seem to have a promising future.

Filmaker Nadav Lapid’s comment that “The Kashmir Files” is a “vulgar movie” and “propaganda” evoked a sharp response from Israel's ambassador to India.

When it comes to India-Pakistan dialogue, what comes first: Fixing the overarching bilateral relationship or discussing Kashmir?

Officials say pilgrims face heightened threat of attacks from rebels fighting against Indian rule in Kashmir.

The targeted killing of religious minorities has evoked panic among the masses.

Syed Ali Shah Geelani, who died late Wednesday at age 92, was buried in a local graveyard in a funeral organized by authorities under harsh restrictions.

The election campaign saw little discussion of Pakistan’s territorial claims over Indian-administered Kashmir.

Indian soldiers shot dead a militant crossing the Line of Control into India, the first such incident since India and Pakistan agreed to reaffirm their 2003 ceasefire accord.

New Delhi’s crackdown on Kashmir since August 2019 has turned the global spotlight on the human rights situation there.

This is the first time that drones have been used to target military installations in India.

Experts say the meeting is meant to ward off mounting criticism at home and abroad.

Modi's invitation for Jammu and Kashmir's political parties to attend a meeting in New Delhi is aimed at kick-starting the election process there.

Under a policy started in 2020, Indian authorities have buried scores of Kashmiri rebels in unmarked graves, denying their families proper funerals

While India and Pakistan argue and fight over the fate of Kashmir, is anyone listening to the Kashmiris?

What should South Asian states expect from the United States under Joe Biden?

“Our lockdown began way before the world was forced into isolation.”

New Delhi’s responses to Beijing’s efforts -- such as raising the Kashmir issue at the U.N. -- are becoming increasingly harsh.