SHADOWS IN PARADISE, VOLUME 1: Kashmir, Politics and Insurgency, 1965-1989

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Traces Kashmir's political, social, and regional developments from the 1960s to the 1987 elections. Traces the roots of the Kashmir conflict from the mid-1960s to the eve of full-scale militancy. Examines the interplay between regional politics, New Delhi's interventions, and Pakistan's long-term strategic designs, showing how electoral manipulation, factional rivalries, and the erosion of democratic legitimacy created the conditions in which armed movements could flourish. Seeks to reconstruct the unraveling of the Valley's fragile political order. Explores the rivalry between the National Conference and Congress, the rise of religious and separatist organizations, and the increasing role of Pakistan's intelligence services. Contains 34 black and white photos, 8 color profiles, and 3 color maps.