Travels across Kashmir and Ladakh – a frank perspective
On August 5th 2019, the Jammu and Kashmir Reorganization Bill revoked Article 370 and 35A, splitting the state of Jammu and Kashmir into two Union... Read More
Inter-sectional foreign policy for Kashmir
We need to work together to put together a foreign policy for these people and especially, women, in Kashmir who have faced unforgettable horrors. We... Read More
Counter-extremism in Pakistan – success or falling short?
Two years on from the development of the Pakistani government’s flagship plan to tackle terrorism, has it had any success?
New hope in Kashmir?
Animosity between the Jammu and Kashmir regions runs deep. In a tense environment, local conflicts often have far-reaching impact and must be resolved swiftly.
Where next for relations between India and Pakistan?
Creating peace between India and Pakistan requires a strong sense of ownership over the process, with a clear packaging of the message how peace will... Read More
Learning the lessons – 11 years of drones in Pakistan
The case of Pakistan, after a decade long drone war, shows how the appeal of drones as a “cost free” form of warfare is misguided.
Why must Pakistan support Saudi Arabia in Yemen?
Pakistan must not only side with Saudi Arabia and the coalition but must also play a leading role in the Middle East conflict.
Reflections on the Peshawar massacre
The policy of using proxies has produced the Peshawar massacre. It has failed miserably. Pakistan will continue to remain a nation at war and will... Read More
How do you address terrorism?
The global war on terror has led to a string of human rights violations and left the world as dangerous, if not more so, than... Read More
Taliban butchers are Pashtun cowards
The Taliban have sunk so low on the scale of humanity, that they are no longer Pashtuns: for a Pashtun respects the the Pashtunwali and will die... Read More
Afghanistan – striking the right balance
It remains yet to be seen if the fragile and deeply sensitive house that the West has built will be able to withstand the pressures... Read More
Jammu and Kashmir – a dotted line and a blotted history
For Jammu and Kashmir, the Line of Control (LoC) is not only a symbol of state interference in social life, but also an emotional object... Read More
Social media helps connect divided families in Kashmir
Compared to other confidence building measures, social media has played a vital role in bridging the divides created by the Line of Control (LoC) in Jammu... Read More
India and the conflict in Gaza – moralistic concerns or national interest?
A polarized public perception has emerged in India; one that views the the Gaza crisis through the prism of either humanity and morality, or from the perspective of... Read More
Sweeping victory in India orders UN about turn over Kashmir
The potential disappearance of UN military observers from Kashmir would mean the Security Council has turned a deaf ear and a blind eye to the... Read More
The rising gap between Shias and state institutions in Pakistan
Targeted killings of Shias Pakistan is fuelling growing mistrust between Shias and state institutions.
Kashmir – an integral part of what?
The dispute over Jammu and Kashmir has long been discussed from an Indian or Pakistani perspective, ignoring the views of those Kashmiris who feel that they... Read More
A year on from Malala’s attack – keeping education out of the battle
One year ago today, school girl Malala Yousefzai was attacked by the Pakistani Taliban. This sombre anniversary is a reminder of the perils that students,... Read More
Local peacebuilders demand an end to conflict in Kashmir
As the Kashmir peace process falters, cross-border skirmishes between Indian and Pakistani forces are becoming more frequent, and innocent people are being caught in the... Read More
Women in Afghanistan – struggling for representation in the peace process
The absence of a women’s grassroots support network or social movement is one of the key reasons women have been unable to exert more influence on the peace process in Afghanistan, meaning that any future peace settlement may lack sufficient safeguards to promote and entrench women’s voices.
