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Kashmir

Why ‘Surgical Strikes’ Are a Slippery Slope for India
By Abhijit Singh
Making the latest operation anything but covert could backfire on India.

Is India Capable of a Surgical Strike in Pakistan Controlled Kashmir?
By Shawn Snow
A surgical strike operation by Indian forces begs the question of the military's capability to launch such an attack.

Indian Forces Cross Line of Control to Carry Out 'Surgical Strikes': First Takeaways
By Ankit Panda
Details remain murky on how Indian forces executed the operation, but Delhi is being unusually up front about the strikes.

Pakistan’s Growing Isolation: Nawaz Sharif's Lonely Campaign at the UN
By Harsh V. Pant
Don't let Nawaz Sharif's confidence at UNGA fool you: Pakistan is isolated.

Could India and Pakistan Go to War?
By Michael Kugelman
A shooting war is unlikely, but covert activities are a strong possibility.

Nawaz Sharif Takes on India, Kashmir at the United Nations
By Hamzah Rifaat
Nawaz Sharif's speech before the General Assembly will be welcomed in Pakistan.

Uri, Kashmir, and Beyond: India's Strategic Options in Dealing With Cross-Border Terror
By Ankit Panda and Prashanth Parameswaran
The Diplomat's Ankit Panda and Prashanth Parameswaran discuss India-Pakistan relations after the Uri attack.

Analysis: Why Kashmir Matters
By Shawn Snow
Why Kashmir is a major national security issue for both India and Pakistan.

Gurdaspur, Pathankot, and Now Uri: What Are India's Options?
By Ankit Panda
Once again, Indian officials are blaming Pakistan for a terrorist attacks. What options does Delhi have?

Modi’s Balochistan Gamble Puts Pakistan in the Driver's Seat
By Umair Jamal
The Indian prime minister's ill-advised comment could come back to haunt India.

India Eyes Israeli Foliage-Penetrating Radar for Kashmir Border Security
By Ankit Panda
Plus, Obama's UN plans for nuclear testing, "no first use," and more. Weekend links.

Pakistan Escalates War of Words With India Over Kashmir
By Harsh V. Pant
Following weeks of violence in Kashmir, Pakistan and India continue to trade rhetorical barbs.