Would anyone believe that the Indian state does not have sufficient knowledge about its Kashmir problem? In short, the Indian state knows about the past and present of its Kashmir problem much better than most Indians, and certainly much better than people outside India. In the case of India’s Kashmir: It’s Pakistan and secularism, stupid! We should recognize that India’s Kashmir problem cannot be solved without bringing Pakistan on board. In my reckoning, India can actually embarrass Pakistan through its secularist thrust, which will strengthen the country’s beleaguered liberal forces.

Source: Dhaka Tribune October 26, 2021 06:56 UTC