NPR’s Julie McCarthy was in Kashmir earlier in September and reported on how different the unrest seems now compared to previous years. “First of all, there's this...
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Surgical Strikes and The Doval Doctrine
Internally, the Indian security forces seem to be set on a kill-maim-blind-disable campaign in Kashmir. Externally, New Delhi has embarked on a...
Afghanistan Signs Draft Peace Deal With Prominent Warlord
Afghanistan's government signed a draft peace deal on Thursday with a designated "global terrorist" after lengthy negotiations that could pave the way for a similar accord...
Officials Speak of Daesh Presence in Zabul, Nangarhar
Officials in Zabul and Nangarhar said on Wednesday that Daesh insurgents are still active in parts of the two provinces and that the insurgent group is trying to extend...
Afghanistan in Talks With UAE Companies For $6b Infrastructure Projects
Negotiations are underway between the Afghan government and some companies in United Arab Emirates to attract an investment of $6 billion in infrastructure projects, it...
India's 007, Former Super Spy, Is Shaping Modi's Foreign Policy
He spent seven years undercover in Pakistan, recruited rebels as informants in disputed Kashmir, and once disguised himself as a rickshaw driver to infiltrate a militant group...
India’s 007, Former Super Spy, Is Shaping Modi’s Foreign Policy
He spent seven years undercover in Pakistan, recruited rebels as informants in disputed Kashmir, and once disguised himself as a rickshaw driver to infiltrate a militant group...
Indian Factor in Afghanistan
For the past 10 years or so, India has been fishing in the troubled waters of Afghanistan for a central role and to marginalize Pakistan in the final settlement of the Afghan...
Prepare for The Worst: The Indian State Is In Retreat In Kashmir
In case anyone hasn’t cottoned on yet, let us say up front: This is not a reprise of 2010. The daring attack at Uri on Sunday should make that clear. Sadly, one reason it...
Surgical Strikes Post-Uri?
The writer heads the independent Centre for Research and Security Studies, Islamabad and is author of Pakistan: Pivot of Hizbut Tahrir’s Global Caliphate Within hours of...
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“Polarisation and social unrest can only be tackled through social cohesion and inclusive dialogue.”