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Articles are short 800-850-word commentaries that provide a more analytical view of issues currently in the news.
 
A 'Delhi Discourse' with Central Asia: Reviving Linkages
D Suba Chandran recommends a broadening of the scope of India’s engagement with the Central Asian Republics

AFSPA: The Renewed Debate
Ali Ahmed makes suggestions for a strategic roll back of the AFSPA in J&K

AFSPA in J&K: Why should it go?
Firdaus Ahmed proposes governmental reluctance as a motive for the lack of movement on the issue

Nuristan: The Second Front in the Afghan Insurgency
Raghav Sharma draws attention to the growing insurgency in Afghanistan's eastern province

J&K Panchayat Polls: Three Ideas
Saswati Debnath comments on the criticality of effective local governance in Jammu and Kashmir

Maulana Showkat Shah: One More Dead; How Many More To Go?
D Suba Chandran questions the apathy surrounding the assassination of a religious leader in J&K

WikiWrecks: The Kashmir Escalation Effect
Radhavinod Raju discusses the resolution of the Kashmir question in the context of documents released by WikiLeaks

Alternative Strategies for J&K: Before Next Summer
D Suba Chandran discusses Kashmir against the backdrop of the recently concluded BJP Rashtriya Ekta Yatra

Kashmir: A Hot Summer Ahead?
Ali Ahmed proposes ways to deal with the likely event of Arab unrest influencing opinions and actions in Kashmir 

An Attack on Sufism
Radha Vinod Raju discusses the threat posed by Wahabism to Sufism

Pakistan and Militant Groups in Kashmir: Musharraf’s Admission
Radhavinod Raju comments on the implications of state sponsored terrorism by Pakistan in Kashmir

Challenge for Leaders in J&K: Restore Shrinking Political Space
Ashok Bhan urges political parties in J&K to shelve factionalism for restoring political stability in the region

AFSPA: A Practical Approach
Ali Ahmed outlines the ‘human rights v. security’ dialectic related to the demands for the removal of the AFSPA

“Sit Tight and Do Nothing”: New Delhi’s Nero Policy towards Kashmir
D Suba Chandran critiques New Delhi’s policy of inaction and waiting for violence to subside in J&K

Kashmir: Search for a Consensus and the Elusive Starting Point
D Suba Chandran argues in favour of refocussuing on existing measures like the Working Group Reports and the withdrawal of AFSPA

J&K: In Search of a ‘Starting Point’ to Break the Impasse
Ashok Bhan comments on Union Home Minister P Chidamabaram's effort to find a way to stop the vicious cycle of violence in J&K

India’s COIN Policy: ‘Peace Preceding Talks’?
Firdaus Ahmed recommends strengthening negotiations in Kashmir for sustainable peace

J&K: Implement the Working Group Recommendations
Ali Ahmed highlights the usefulness of working group recommendations in aiding the solution of the Kashmir issue

Kashmir: the Youth is Coming, the Youth is Coming
Zafar Choudhry presents the implications of the participation of youth in the political arena of Jammu and Kashmir.

Kashmir on the Brink?
Mohammad Ashraf describes the gradual progression of violence in the Kashmir Valley, starting from the 1930s

Jammu and Kashmir: Need for a Political Solution
Firdaus Ahmed recommends ways of arriving at a political solution on Kashmir

Kashmir: A Case for Watershed Management?
Pia Malhotra presents a possible solution to water problems in Jammu and Kashmir

From the Elders to the Youth: Transition of Separatist Politics in Kashmir
Mehraj Hajni throws light on the changing trend of separatist politics in Kashmir

Violence in Kashmir: Strengthen Communication between Rulers and the Ruled
Radha Vinod Raju comments on the lack of communication between political leaders and the people

Violence in Kashmir: Elected Government is the Best Option
Dr. Ashok Bhan highlights the importance of an elected government

Violence in Kashmir: Is the Conflict Transforming from Militancy to Civilian Unrest?
D. Suba Chandran explains the changing nature of violence in the Kashmir Valley

IAS Topper from J&K: A Shining Example for All
Mohammad Ashraf highlights the significance of a Kashmiri topping the IAS examination

Why is the Youth Angry? Perspectives from Kashmir
Arjimand Hussain Talib outlines the reasons for stone pelting and frustration among the Kashmiri youth

Kashmir: Tackling the Challenge of Stone Pelting
Rahul Bhonsle recommends a holistic approach to solving stone-pelting in Jammu and Kashmir

Western Blue Print for Kashmir
Mohammad Ashraf reflects on the implications of a western imposed solution for Kashmir

Indus Water Commission 2010: Watershed?
Pia Malhotra delineates the Indian and Pakistani perspectives on the water sharing issues after the IWC 2010

Central University Row: Voices from J&K
Sonali Huria analyzes the varied perceptions within J&K regarding the CU issue

Kashmir’s Gateway to the World
M Ashraf recommends more effective use of Srinagar Airport to make it truly ‘international’

Pakistan’s Divide and Rule Policy in Gilgit-Baltistan
Senge H Sering examines Pakistan’s divisive policy in Gilgit-Baltistan

In J&K Promises are Meant to be Broken
Masood Ali Mir is critical of the performance of the Omar Abdullah government

Enhancing the Credibility of CRPF
M Shamsur Rabb Khan points out poor training and service conditions are affecting the effectiveness of the paramilitary force

Q&A : Hafiz Mohammad Saeed and Pakistani Legislation
Jeremie Lanche and Kate Swanson delve into the controversy surrounding the release of the LeT mastermind

Notions of Grievance and Jihadi Terrorism
Sanjay Pulipaka argues that a solution to the Kashmir problem is not going to solve the menace of jihadi terrorism emanating from Pakistan

Indus Waters Treaty-II: For Better Indus Waters Governance
D Suba Chandran outlines the key challenges facing the Indo-Pak treaty

Army Recruitment Drive in North Kashmir
Amin Masoodi examines the recent trend of Kashmiri youth joining the Indian armed forces

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Issue Briefs, Special Reports, Research Papers
Countering Terrorism: Role of Intelligence and Investigative Agencies
Radha Vinod Raju
Issue Brief 157

Is Pakistan Re-positioning itself in Kashmir?: Islamabad’s Five Likely Strategies
D Suba Chandran
Issue Brief 156

What Next after the All Party Delegation Visit?: A 3-C Strategy for Kashmir
D Suba Chandran
Issue Brief 155

Understanding the Gujjar-Pahri Faultline in J&K: A Pahri Perspective
KD Maini
Special Reports 107

Understanding the Gujjar-Pahri Faultline in J&K: A Gujjar Perspective
Zafar Choudhary
Special Reports 106

Armed Conflicts in South Asia 2011

Conference Reports 32
 
 
 

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