SHADOWS IN PARADISE, VOLUME 2: Kashmir, Politics and Insurgency, 1989-1996

Analyzes how violence intensified and state control fractured during early 1990s Kashmir's insurgency. Examines the key events that defined the period and places them within a broader political and social context. Offers a detailed analysis of Pakistan's role in sustaining and shaping the insurgency, the internal rivalries and ideological divisions between militant organizations, and the evolving strategies of the Indian administration. Particular attention is paid to the adaptation of counter-insurgency measures. Also examines the human dimension of the conflict. Considers the diplomatic dimensions of the Kashmir dispute, the interplay between domestic politics and international pressures, and the long-term consequences of decisions taken during this formative period. Contains 72 black and white photos, 3 color photos, 12 color figures and profiles, 4 color maps, 2 diagrams, and 1 table.