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Syed Ali Shah Gillani: The Ideologue Who Defined Kashmir’s Defiance

Syed Ali Shah Geelani: The Ideologue Who Defined Kashmir’s Defiance

Syed Ali Shah Gillani was more than a political leader—he was the unwavering voice of Kashmiri resistance. From electoral politics to decades of confinement, his life embodied an uncompromising devotion to self-determination and a rejection of political compromise. His passing in 2021 marked not an end, but the continuation of a struggle defined by defiance and sacrifice.

September 6th: The Battle Within

September 6th, a day for introspection! [Image via SAT Creatives]

Beyond the displays of military prowess, September 6th is a day for introspection—a time to acknowledge that while external threats are palpable, the gravest danger often festers within our borders.

Pakistan: The Flip Side

Uniquely born and uniquely existing, this is the story of Pakistan’s 76 years as a free country.

India: On Defeatism and Ideology

In view of certain objectionable remarks that have emerged, it is vital to remember that ideology—not hypocrisy—should be the master. If the hypocrisy generated of lethargy and cowardice is not eradicated, it will feed defeatism, which is unwarranted and destructive.

India: The Misogynistic Wave of Saffron Terror

India: The Misogynistic Wave of Saffron Terror

An in-depth analysis of recent incidents of violence against women in India will reveal the institutionalized cycle of marginalization and misogyny in this time period, which is sometimes referred to as the “Saffron Terror” era.

Al Qaeda, TTP and IS-KP: The Convergence and Divergence

Al-Qaeda, TTP, ISKP in Pakistan's backyard: Pakistani troops observe the area from a hilltop post in Khyber district [File: Anjum Naveed/AP]

Al Qaeda, TTP, and IS-KP pose a great threat to South Asia and the whole world. Sharing similar history and formation, these organizations converge on their origin. However, their beliefs in Islamic State and their area of influence provide a distinction among them.

Zawahiri is Gone, But Not the Terrorism

Zawahiri\’s death is likely to mark the beginning of a new and potentially final chapter in al-Qaeda’s history, which began in Afghanistan in the late 1980s. However, his death does not lessen the broader threat posed by Al-Qaeda-affiliated groups operating outside of the United States.