Unrest in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir: Political Discontent, Security Crackdown, and India’s Strategic Calculus
Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK) has witnessed a sustained wave of protests over the past month and a half, evolving from demonstrations over price rise, lack of political representation, and opaque governance into a broader political movement demanding fundamental change ahead of local elections scheduled for August 11. Pakistani security forces have responded with a violent crackdown,…