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Syed Ali Shah Gillani: 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.

Climate Change and Mental Health in AJK: Assessing Impacts amid an Awareness Deficit

Climate change is reshaping life in Azad Jammu and Kashmir, from melting glaciers and cloudbursts to devastating floods. Beyond economic losses, these disasters are leaving deep psychological scars, with rising cases of PTSD, depression, and chronic stress. Yet, awareness of the mental health toll remains scarce, underscoring the urgent need for community resilience and mental health support in AJK.

Challenging India’s Assumption of Kashmir’s Global Irrelevance

Operation Sindoor has revived international focus on Kashmir, undermining India’s assumption of global indifference and boosting Pakistan’s diplomatic efforts.

From Ballots to Bullets: Kashmir’s Path to Armed Resistance

From colonial rule to today’s militarized occupation, Kashmir’s struggle blends peaceful protest and armed resistance in pursuit of self-determination.

The Settler-Colonial Playbook: India’s Demographic Project in Kashmir

India’s 2019 revocation of Article 370 marked the beginning of a settler-colonial project in Kashmir, echoing methods seen in Palestine, Crimea, and 1947 Jammu.

The Kashmir Equation: Rethinking Strategy Amid Shifting Geopolitics

At a SAT roundtable in Islamabad, key voices from policy, academia, and activism called for inclusive, strategic, and diplomatic approaches to the Kashmir crisis.

Development or Domination? The Meaning Behind Chenab Bridge

On 6 June 2025, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to inaugurate the Chenab Railway Bridge, the world’s tallest railway arch bridge, alongside the launch of a Vande Bharat Express train connecting Katra to Kashmir. Touted as a milestone of progress and integration, this project is part of the Udhampur-Srinagar-Baramulla Railway Link (USBRL), an […]

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