Mental Health Toll of Prolonged Repression in IIOJK
In the Indian-administered Jammu and Kashmir (IIOJK), the mental health crisis has escalated into a significant humanitarian concern, exacerbated by decades of violence, political instability, and systemic repression. This ongoing crisis has deeply affected the region’s youth and adult populations alike, with mounting psychological distress compounded by years of conflict, armed militancy, and human rights […]
Kashmir Solidarity Day
Among oppressed Muslim populations worldwide, two groups stand out for having endured the longest under foreign occupation: the Kashmiris and the Palestinians. Both are victims of British colonial machinations, which handed over their territories to foreign occupiers. Kashmir, or the State of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K), came under illegal Indian occupation on October 27, 1947, […]
India-Taliban Engagement
Indian foreign policy towards the Taliban has undergone a remarkable and glaring transformation over the past two decades. Once resolutely opposed to all factions of the Taliban, New Delhi has shifted gears dramatically, now engaging with the very same group it once denounced as a terrorist organization. The catalyst for this diplomatic reversal came in […]
Genocide Watch Report on Muslim Women in India
India’s political landscape has increasingly been shaped by Hindutva ideology under the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). The rise of Hindu nationalism, which permeates the country’s political discourse, has emboldened violent and discriminatory practices against Muslim women. In India, patriarchy and religious discrimination intersect in profound ways, particularly when it comes to the treatment of Muslim […]
UN Experts Urge India to End Post-Pahalgam Repression
The United Nations (UN) experts have raised alarm over India’s brutal crackdown in Jammu and Kashmir following the 22 April 2025 terrorist attack in Pahalgam, which resulted in the deaths of 26 people. The experts condemned the widespread human rights violations carried out by Indian authorities in the aftermath of the attack, calling attention to […]
Putin’s Visit to India and Its Global Implications
Russian President Vladimir Putin’s visit to India on December 5–6, 2025, is a significant diplomatic milestone for both countries. This marks his first visit to India since the outbreak of the Ukraine war, and it coincides with India’s increasingly pivotal role in supporting Russia amidst Western sanctions. The 23rd Indo-Russian Annual Summit is poised to […]
The Kashmir Conflict: The Endless War Over Identity and Rights
October 27 marks a dark chapter in the history of Kashmir. For over seven decades, this date has been observed by Kashmiris across the globe as “Black Day,” a solemn remembrance of the beginning of India’s illegal occupation of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) and the ensuing horrors it has faced under Indian rule. It signifies […]
Army Warns of Catastrophic India-Pakistan Conflict Under New Response Strategy
The Pakistan military cautioned on Saturday that any forthcoming conflict with India could lead to “cataclysmic devastation” and the country will “decisively respond, without any qualms or restraint”. The Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) issued the statement following provocative comments from senior Indian civil and military leaders, asserting that Pakistan would respond decisively if necessary. In […]
India’s Reluctance to Embrace SCO Diversity
The Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) stands as one of the most influential multilateral platforms in the Eurasian geopolitical landscape. Founded in 2001, it has evolved into a significant body, promoting regional cooperation across Central Asia, Russia, China, and South Asia. To enhance multilateral engagement on issues ranging from economic cooperation to security concerns, the SCO […]
August 5: A Date Etched in Kashmir’s History of Resistance
August 5, 2019, stands as a dark milestone in the tumultuous history of the Jammu and Kashmir region, whose fate continues to oscillate between hope and despair under decades-long conflict. This date marks India’s controversial and forceful revocation of Articles 370 and 35-A, effectively stripping Jammu and Kashmir of its autonomous status and triggering a […]
