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Article 370 and 35A: Historical Background and Significance on Kashmir 0
- Blog, Human Security
- March 12, 2024
At the heart of Kashmir's intricate history and narrative lay Articles 370 and 35A, provisions within the Indian Constitution that granted Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) a unique, semi-autonomous status. However, these articles were abrogated in August, 2019, causing intense debate, reigniting age-old questions about identity, belonging, and the path forward for this sensitive region. InREAD MORE
The ICJ Ruling: What it Means?0
- Blog, National Security
- February 13, 2024
The International Court of Justice in Hague in a judgement announced that Israel must take action to prevent genocidal violence by its armed forces in Palestine. The ICJ ordained Israel to take measures to block and take punitive actions against incitement of genocide, and to allow more humanitarian aid into Gaza and the occupied territories.READ MORE
Will General Elections bring Stability in Pakistan 0
- Blog, National Security
- February 13, 2024
Elections in Pakistan are scheduled to be held on February 8. Free and fair elections should serve as a beacon of hope for political stability, paving the way for improving the investment climate and stimulating economic recovery. The transformative potential of democratic government is enormous. Conversely, flawed elections undermine democratic governance and prospects for economicREAD MORE

Ram Mandir: Significance for the Muslims of India 0
- Blog, Human Security
- February 13, 2024
The grand opening of Ram Mandir at the site of demolished Babri Masjid symbolizes Hindu cultural domination in a so-called secular India. The construction of Ram temple is the fallout of Indian Supreme court’s decision taken back in 2019 due to a longstanding Masjid-Mandir dispute. It has a background of bloody riots that erupted betweenREAD MORE
Violation of UN resolutions and international law: Response of International Community in Post-370 Kashmir Scenario 0
- Blog, Human Security
- January 29, 2024
The abrogation of article-370 is an assault on Jammu and Kashmir’s political autonomy. By repealing Article 370 of the constitution, people from rest of India will now have the right to acquire property in Illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir and to settle there permanently. Kashmiris as well as critics of India’s Hindu nationalist-led government see theREAD MORE
Consequences of the Indian Supreme Court’s decision on the special status of Jammu and Kashmir 0
- Blog, Human Security
- January 29, 2024
ndian Supreme Court granted constitutional validation to PM Modi’s decision of stripping Jammu and Kashmir off of its special autonomous status and declared it as an integral part of Indian territory. This judgement holds paramount significance for both arch rivals, India and Pakistan and brings about a shift in the geographical, political, legal, socio-economic andREAD MORE