K.N. Pandita

K.N. Pandita is the former Director of the Centre of Central Asian Studies, Kashmir University, India

No Easy Answers in Kashmir

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Farooq Abdullah’s suggestion of a partition along the Line of Control in Kashmir is easier said than done.

The G-20 Misses the Mark on Terrorism

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In the shadow of the Paris attacks, the G-20 has issued a joint agenda on terrorism that falls short of the mark.

India at a Critical Turn in National Politics

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The glamor of the BJP’s stunning victory in 2015 seems to have overshadowed the need for astute state management.

India’s Sahitya Akademi: A Passion for Self-Mockery

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The recent returning of a slew of awards is just the latest episode in the Sahitya Akademi’s tumultuous history.

Nostalgia for the Cult of Personality in India

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Any examination of Nehru’s historical legacy must take the bad with the good.

Reading between the Lines on Susan Rice’s Surprise Visit to Pakistan

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National Security Adviser Susan Rice has made a surprise stop in Pakistan amid rumors of a US push for Islamabad to do more to reign in militants.

India Faces a Difficult Road on Security Council Reforms

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A vigorous debate has been raging in political circles about the restructuring of the Security Council (UNSC) and bringing about some important and much-needed reforms at the United Nations (UN). The hotly debated questions are: What will be the future shape of the organization, and how will it impact international diplomacy?

India to Benefit from 2015 Iran Nuclear Deal

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India’s Modi government is ready to jump on the new economic and geopolitical opportunities afforded by Iran’s historic nuclear deal.

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