Lord Mountbatten’s 1947 letter and the Instrument of Accession remain central to the Kashmir dispute. This analysis examines the promised public vote, competing legal interpretations and the unresolved questions surrounding Kashmir’s accession to India.
The events of 27 October 1947 remain central to the unresolved Kashmir dispute. Explore the controversy surrounding the Instrument of Accession, the UN’s role, and the continuing demand for self-determination.
Muhammad Waleed Akhtar examines the 1947 Standstill Agreement, Maharaja Hari Singh’s accession decision and the unfulfilled plebiscite commitment that remains central to debates over Kashmir’s political status.
IAIS Malaysia hosted an academic discussion highlighting the historical, legal, political and humanitarian dimensions of the Kashmir dispute and the importance of sustained scholarly engagement.
A seminar held on the sidelines of the 63rd UN Human Rights Council session in Geneva called for self-determination and a political process to address the long-standing Kashmir dispute.
As the world observes the International Day of Democracy, the unresolved Kashmir dispute continues to raise questions about political representation, democratic participation and the right to self-determination of the people of Jammu and Kashmir.
Moscow, Russian Federation: February 4, 2025 An International Kashmir Conference was organized by Shahid Ghumman, Chairman, Kashmir Alliance Forum, Moscow, Russia. This was addressed by Lord Nazir Ahmed, global voice of the oppressed people, London, U.K.; Ambassador Malik Nadeem Abid, Secretary General, International Human Rights Commission, New York; Ali Raza Syed, Chairman, Kashmir Council EU,...
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