On this day in 2019, India scrapped Article 370 from its constitution and revoked Kashmir’s status as a separate state. Later, Indian government also abrogated Article 35A. Despite claiming rapid development and stability in the last three years, reports from different mediums are showing different pictures. From increase in civilian killings to change in Kashmir’s demography with Indians buying lands, there are increased concerns in the local communities.

Pakistan’s Defense Industrial Breakout
As the liberal international order fragments, Pakistan has executed a decisive shift from defense dependency to indigenous production. Through exports, combat validation, and joint industrialization, Islamabad is redefining sovereignty as an industrial and diplomatic asset.



