What’s in a Name? Kashmir and the Politics of Identity
SAT Editorial Desk
January 10, 2025
The debate over the name of Kashmir, sparked by Amit Shah’s remarks, highlights identity, history, and political agendas.
The debate over the name of Kashmir, sparked by Amit Shah’s remarks, highlights identity, history, and political agendas.
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Kashmir and Palestine: A shared struggle for self-determination amidst unfulfilled promises & global indifference.
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Fitna Al-Khawarij isn’t just history—it’s happening now. Afghan Taliban’s tacit support of TTP reignits violent extremism and threatens global peace.
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Washington Post report on alleged plot of India to oust Maldives government raises questions. What’s behind the claim and its geopolitical impact?
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Pakistan tackles the TTP challenge with precision airstrikes and diplomatic overtures. Can this balance rewrite the region’s security narrative?