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Articles are short 800-850-word commentaries that provide a more analytical view of issues currently in the news.
 
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

Cross-LoC Trade: Prospects and Problems
KD Maini urges for better communication facilities and easing of restrictions on the trade

The NC-Congress Coalition in J&K: Reasons to be Cautious
Tahir Ashraf Siddiqui highlights the history of past coalitions between the two parties to strike a note of warning

Mohammad Ahsan Dar's Arrest: End of the Road for Hizbul?
Amin Masoodi views the arrest of the militant leader as a major setback for the Kashmiri outfit

J&K Elections: Analysis & Policy Implications
Report of IPCS Seminar held on 6 January 2008

Change Has Come to J&K
M Shamsur Rabb Khan argues that it is now up to the central and state governments to make best use of the popular mandate

J&K Elections I: A Short Electoral History
Raghav Sharma comments on some of the crucial milestones in Kashmir's chequered electoral history

Trade or Trap?
Ram Chander Sharma accuses the Indian government of turning a blind eye to the plight of POK refugees in India

A Roadmap for Kashmir
Firdaus Ahmed argues that elections by themselves cannot provide the answer to Kashmiri discontent

A Trip Report on Pakistan
Report of IPCS Seminar held on 2 September 2008

Thinking Beyond the Line of Control
Ali Ahmed says that there is a need to think outside the box to help solve the problems posed by the LOC

Armed Conflicts in South Asia 2008: Growing Violence
Report of Book Release held at the India International Centre Annexe on 26 May 2008

Developing a Human Terrain System for Jammu and Kashmir
Madhavi Bhasin suggests the adoption of a programme that will enable better understanding of the socio-cultural ethos of J

Will Assam go the Kashmir Way?
Rupakiyoti Borah examines the threat posed by illegal Bangladeshi migrants in Assam

Playing to Gallery or Being Practical? The PDP and NC in Pakistan
Ranjeet Kalra questions the viability of the positions taken by the two J&K parties at the Pugwash Conference in Islamabad

Demilitarization in J&K: Politicization of National Security
Saroj Bishoyi argues that demilitarization of J&K can only adversely affect India's ability to deal with terrorism

Changed Scenario in Pakistan and Kashmir
Mushtaq Ahmad analyses the changing political situation in Pakistan and what it means for Indo-Pak relations

Forthcoming J&K State Assembly Elections
Masood Ali Mir examines the relative strengths and weaknesses of political parties in the forthcoming J&K Assembly Elections

Pugwash Kashmir Initiative: A Review
Happymon Jacob argues that the moment is right for the parties concerned to redouble their efforts towards a solution of the Kashmir issue

Pressure Politics: Quandary for Non-Local Labour in Kashmir
Priyashree Andley analyzes the factional politics on view in the call for migrant labour to leave the Valley

The European Parliament Report on Kashmir: An Overview
Priyashree Andley examines the salient points of the report on Kashmir passed by the European body

Third Round Table Conference on Kashmir: Is there a Consensus?
Mridusmita Borah argues that for the success of the four Working Groups on Kashmir there must first be a common vision among the various parties for J&K's future

Countering Militancy in Kashmir
Rahul Bhonsle argues for a rights-based approach to counter militancy in the Kashmir Valley

Third Round Table Conference: Publicity Stunt or Towards Peace?
Priyashree Andley questions the scope and significance of the third Round Table Conference for the internal peace process in Jammu and Kashmir

Connecting Kashmir - The Mughal Road Option
Ram Chander Sharma highlights the tremendous opportunities for Kashmir in reviving Mughal-era roads

The Demilitarization Politics in J&K - II: The End of Crisis?
D Suba Chandran examines the demilitarization demand of the PDP in context of coalitional politics in Jammu and Kashmir.

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

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7 January 2010 , 1800-2000hrs
Current Developments in Jammu and Kashmir
9 October 2009 , 1045-1300 hrs
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1 October 2007
Kashmir: New Voices, New Approaches
29 August 2006
Kashmir: The Economics of Peace-Building
17 January 2006
Peace Processes, Incrementalism and Kashmir
12 August 2005
Kashmir: Looking Further
5 May 2004
Kashmir: A Way Forward
18 March 2004
Perception, Politics and Security in South Asia: The compound crisis of 1990
9 September 2003
Kashmir: The Current Situation
5 September 2003
Vajpayee's Peace Initiative: Will it Work?
12 May 2003
 
 

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