Commentaries

What the BGSBU Crisis Reveals about Higher Education Governance
860 573 JK Policy Institute

Introduction Education lies at the heart of every society’s moral and intellectual progress, and universities stand as its highest temples of learning, shaping citizens, generating ideas, and nurturing hope. In…

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The Price of Care: Valuing Women’s Unpaid Household Labour
1024 682 Haneen Farid

The movement demanding wages for housework aims to recognise the impact that labour done by housewives ultimately has on the economy, which is otherwise completely invisible. This commentary examines the…

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Vanishing Glaciers of J&K
1024 683 Tuba Naquib

Jammu and Kashmir is renowned for its spectacular glacial cover, which serves as a critical source of water for the region. The Jammu Region, Kashmir Valley and Ladakh alone are…

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Springs of Kashmir: Sustainable Solutions for Kashmir’s Water Crisis
860 645 Mukhtar Dar

Introduction: In Kashmir, springs—locally known as Naag—hold sacred, ecological, and economic significance. Historically, Kashmiris have cared for these springs voluntarily, keeping them clean and protecting them from any form of…

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Toxic Harvest: The Health and Environmental Cost of Pesticide Use in Kashmir’s Apple Orchards
1000 667 Fiza Farooq

Introduction Kashmir’s apple orchards play a key role in the region’s economy, providing income for thousands of families. However, the increasing use of chemical pesticides has raised serious concerns about…

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The Importance of Entrepreneurship in Economic Growth and Job Creation in Kashmir
1024 576 Fiza Farooq

For many years, Kashmir has faced various challenges that have shaped its economy and society. Despite these difficulties, entrepreneurship has emerged as a promising solution, offering a way to revive…

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How can intervening states ensure lasting peace in post-conflict nations?
1024 683 Haneen Farid

Disclaimer: This commentary reflects on a philosophical debate in international relations and does not seek to advocate for or align with colonialist perspectives. Nations are often at their most vulnerable…

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Kashmir’s Vulnerability to GLOFs
1024 697 Zahoor Ahmad Dar

The year 2023 was recorded as the hottest in the past 173 years. To assess the impact, the World Economic Forum’s (WEF) Global Risks Report 2024 identified climate change as…

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Are experts a better alternative than democratic representatives?
602 402 Haneen Farid

Disclaimer: This commentary is inspired by a debate in political philosophy, and references Kashmir to make arguments more contextually relevant. It is not intended to advocate for replacing democracy-in whatever…

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Accelerating SDG Implementations: Why Youth Engagement is No Longer Optional
1024 464 Sheeba Allie

Introduction  In 2015, the UN General Assembly passed resolution 70/1, titled ‘Transforming our world: the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development’ – a plan of action to achieve 17 Sustainable Development…

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The Role of Green Politics in Jammu and Kashmir
600 394 Tuba Naquib

India is confronting increasingly extreme and frequent weather patterns, underscoring that climate change is no longer a distant issue but an urgent crisis demanding immediate action. This scenario raises critical…

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The Impact of Walnut Husk Extraction on Kashmir’s Aquatic Biodiversity
1024 683 Parvaiz Yousuf

The Kashmir Valley is a major producer of a variety of agricultural products, including saffron, apples, almonds, peaches, and more. Among these, walnuts are produced in large quantities. However, cultivating…

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