This book is a rersult of research undertaken on the subject by the scholars associated with the IDSA project on Pakistan Occupied Kashmir (PoK) - also known as Pakistan Occupied Jammu & Kashmir (PoJK) - Which includes both the so-called "Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK)" and Gilgit-Baltistan (GB), was legally a part of the erstwhile princely state of Jammu and Kahmir, which acceded to India in October 1947. The authors of this book seek to provide a critical analysis of the politics of the above mentioned two regions within PoK; throw light on the genesis and evolution of various political parties and interest groups, and acquaint the readers with different pesonalities playing important role in politics therein. The main aim of the publication is to help the scholars, analysts, and policy-makers to understand the dynamics of the political systems in PoK, the complex interaction of these systems with the government in Islamabad and the responses of the local leadership to Pakistan's strateghy of keeping them under strict control in the name of representative governance over the last 70 years.
It is not easy to turn somebody’s personal archive, even if it is well kept, into a book − that too a biography − without falling in love with the person, his times, the ideological cross-currents he swam with or against, and the historical significance of the character. Such efforts are really commendable when the person of the archives leaves an indelible mark as an ‘ideological beacon and moral compass’ to a leader of consequence, who steered a nation through one of the most tumultuous periods of its history.
The ongoing dialogue between the US and the Taliban has generated lot of interest among strategic analysts in the region and beyond. There are indications that the Taliban are hardening their position as the US appears to be in a haste to pull off an agreement.
Senior Fellow, IDSA, Dr Ashok Behuria’s article on radicalization in South Asia, titled ‘South Asia Faces the Threat of Radicalisation’ was published by the All India Radio (AIR) World Service, an external services division of AIR, on April 27, 2019.
Senior Fellow, IDSA, Dr Ashok Behuria’s article on Pakistan’s perspective of the Indian elections, titled ‘Between alarm and hope Indian elections through pak lens’ was published in The Pioneer on April 14, 2019.
Elections in India are never followed with as much interest in Pakistan as is the case today, with both vernacular and English media in Pakistan joining the campaigns with their own interpretations of the ongoing electoral festival in the neighbourhood, writes Dr Behuria.
Senior Fellow, IDSA, Dr Ashok Behuria’s article on India’s air strikes on Pakistan, titled ‘Operation Balakot And After: Will Pakistan Act Against Terror?’ was published by the All India Radio (AIR) World Service, an External Services Division of AIR on March 05, 2019.
India’s “operation Balakot” was designed to convey a strong message to Pakistan sponsored terrorism in Kashmir. The message was perhaps the sternest so far from the Indian side. It was ably done even under the threat of upsetting the nuclear deterrence-stability temporarily, writes Dr Behuria.
Senior Fellow, IDSA, Dr Ashok Behuria’s article on India’s air operation across the LoC on Jaish-e-Mohammad (JeM) terror camps, titled ‘Pre-Emptive Strikes- A Fitting Response To Pulwama’ was published by The AIR World Service, an external services division of All India Radio (AIR), on February 27, 2019.
India’s preemptive measure has, to a great extent, succeeded in denting Islamabad’s image in the world, writes Dr Behuria.
Senior Fellow, IDSA, Dr Ashok K Behuria’s article on ceasefire violations along the Line of Control (LoC) by Pakistan, titled ‘Motive Behind Pakistani Ceasefire Violations’ was published by All India Radio (AIR) World Service, an external services division of AIR, on January 02, 2018.
The infiltration bids might be a deliberate attempt by Pakistan’s military agencies to jeopardize the prospects of any future India-Pakistan engagement, argues the article.
Voters in Bhutan have shown their political maturity by bringing in a new government, which is an indicator of growing awareness about their rights and their role in holding governments to account.
Senior Fellow, IDSA, Dr Ashok Behuria’s article on cricketer-turned politician Imran Khan’s new government in Pakistan, titled, ‘Imran Khan’s Pakistan’, was published by ‘The Pioneer’ on August 5, 2018.
The article introspects on how the new government under Imran Khan can address the outstanding issues with India, and if he, as a favourite of the Army, make it understand the value of giving peace a chance? Or will he just toe the line?
Pakistan Occupied Kashmir: Politics, Parties and Personalities
A Life Plucked Out of the Archives
It is not easy to turn somebody’s personal archive, even if it is well kept, into a book − that too a biography − without falling in love with the person, his times, the ideological cross-currents he swam with or against, and the historical significance of the character. Such efforts are really commendable when the person of the archives leaves an indelible mark as an ‘ideological beacon and moral compass’ to a leader of consequence, who steered a nation through one of the most tumultuous periods of its history.
US-Taliban Talks for Afghan Peace: Complexities Galore
The ongoing dialogue between the US and the Taliban has generated lot of interest among strategic analysts in the region and beyond. There are indications that the Taliban are hardening their position as the US appears to be in a haste to pull off an agreement.
South Asia Faces The Threat Of Radicalisation
Senior Fellow, IDSA, Dr Ashok Behuria’s article on radicalization in South Asia, titled ‘South Asia Faces the Threat of Radicalisation’ was published by the All India Radio (AIR) World Service, an external services division of AIR, on April 27, 2019.
Between alarm and hope Indian elections through pak lens
Senior Fellow, IDSA, Dr Ashok Behuria’s article on Pakistan’s perspective of the Indian elections, titled ‘Between alarm and hope Indian elections through pak lens’ was published in The Pioneer on April 14, 2019.
Elections in India are never followed with as much interest in Pakistan as is the case today, with both vernacular and English media in Pakistan joining the campaigns with their own interpretations of the ongoing electoral festival in the neighbourhood, writes Dr Behuria.
Operation Balakot And After: Will Pakistan Act Against Terror?
Senior Fellow, IDSA, Dr Ashok Behuria’s article on India’s air strikes on Pakistan, titled ‘Operation Balakot And After: Will Pakistan Act Against Terror?’ was published by the All India Radio (AIR) World Service, an External Services Division of AIR on March 05, 2019.
India’s “operation Balakot” was designed to convey a strong message to Pakistan sponsored terrorism in Kashmir. The message was perhaps the sternest so far from the Indian side. It was ably done even under the threat of upsetting the nuclear deterrence-stability temporarily, writes Dr Behuria.
Pre-Emptive Strikes- A Fitting Response To Pulwama
Senior Fellow, IDSA, Dr Ashok Behuria’s article on India’s air operation across the LoC on Jaish-e-Mohammad (JeM) terror camps, titled ‘Pre-Emptive Strikes- A Fitting Response To Pulwama’ was published by The AIR World Service, an external services division of All India Radio (AIR), on February 27, 2019.
India’s preemptive measure has, to a great extent, succeeded in denting Islamabad’s image in the world, writes Dr Behuria.
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Motive Behind Pakistani Ceasefire Violations
Senior Fellow, IDSA, Dr Ashok K Behuria’s article on ceasefire violations along the Line of Control (LoC) by Pakistan, titled ‘Motive Behind Pakistani Ceasefire Violations’ was published by All India Radio (AIR) World Service, an external services division of AIR, on January 02, 2018.
The infiltration bids might be a deliberate attempt by Pakistan’s military agencies to jeopardize the prospects of any future India-Pakistan engagement, argues the article.
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Bhutan National Assembly Elections 2018: A Mandate for Change?
Voters in Bhutan have shown their political maturity by bringing in a new government, which is an indicator of growing awareness about their rights and their role in holding governments to account.
Imran Khan’s Pakistan
Senior Fellow, IDSA, Dr Ashok Behuria’s article on cricketer-turned politician Imran Khan’s new government in Pakistan, titled, ‘Imran Khan’s Pakistan’, was published by ‘The Pioneer’ on August 5, 2018.
The article introspects on how the new government under Imran Khan can address the outstanding issues with India, and if he, as a favourite of the Army, make it understand the value of giving peace a chance? Or will he just toe the line?