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Indian Army in Kashmir: From Counterterrorism to Community Engagement
Expert Speak
Terrorism | Internal Security Aug 28, 2025

Indian Army in Kashmir: From Counterterrorism to Community Engagement
Ayjaz Wani | Ira Kulkarni
Trump’s Geopolitical Gambit in the South Caucasus
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International Affairs | Great Power Dynamics | Defence and Security Aug 19, 2025

Trump’s Geopolitical Gambit in the South Caucasus
Ayjaz Wani
South Caucasus Shifts: From Russian Hegemony to Multipolarity
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International Affairs Aug 06, 2025

South Caucasus Shifts: From Russian Hegemony to Multipolarity
Ayjaz Wani | Rajoli Siddharth Jayaprakash
Trump’s Tariffs on Kazakhstan Strengthen China in Central Asia
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International Affairs Jul 29, 2025

Trump’s Tariffs on Kazakhstan Strengthen China in Central Asia
Ayjaz Wani
TRF Designated: Still Challenges Remain in Kashmir's Counter-Terrorism Campaign
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Terrorism Jul 21, 2025

TRF Designated: Still Challenges Remain in Kashmir's Counter-Terrorism Campaign
Ayjaz Wani
Counterterrorism and the Limits of SCO
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International Affairs | Terrorism Jul 10, 2025

Counterterrorism and the Limits of SCO
Ayjaz Wani | Ira Kulkarni
Shifting Tide in Kashmir’s Perception of Cross-Border Terrorism
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Terrorism Apr 29, 2025

Shifting Tide in Kashmir’s Perception of Cross-Border Terrorism
Ayjaz Wani
Charting the Future of EU-Central Asia Relations
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International Affairs Apr 28, 2025

Charting the Future of EU-Central Asia Relations
Ayjaz Wani
Unmasking Pakistan Army’s Growing Frustration with Kashmir
Expert Speak
Terrorism Apr 24, 2025

Unmasking Pakistan Army’s Growing Frustration with Kashmir
Ayjaz Wani
Russia pushes CIS towards collective security
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International Affairs Feb 24, 2025

Russia pushes CIS towards collective security
Ayjaz Wani
China’s LAC infrastructure in Xinjiang: A colonial perspective
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International Affairs Feb 13, 2025

China’s LAC infrastructure in Xinjiang: A colonial perspective
Ayjaz Wani
Article 370 and Kashmir: Navigating a path to peace
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Neighbourhood | Law and Justice Jan 09, 2025

Article 370 and Kashmir: Navigating a path to peace
Ayjaz Wani
Pakistan's proxy war intensifies in Kashmir
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Neighbourhood | Terrorism Dec 07, 2024

Pakistan's proxy war intensifies in Kashmir
Ayjaz Wani
The ghost of ETIM: China’s tool to silence Uyghur voices
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International Affairs Dec 05, 2024

The ghost of ETIM: China’s tool to silence Uyghur voices
Ayjaz Wani
Taliban’s diplomatic advances in Central Asia
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International Affairs Aug 12, 2024

Taliban’s diplomatic advances in Central Asia
Ayjaz Wani | Aneesh Parnerkar
Beyond response: J&K needs proactive strategies for counter-terrorism
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Indian Defence Jul 26, 2024

Beyond response: J&K needs proactive strategies for counter-terrorism
Sameer Patil | Ayjaz Wani
Shusha Declaration: The Turkic states chart a course for cooperation
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International Affairs Jul 15, 2024

Shusha Declaration: The Turkic states chart a course for cooperation
Ayjaz Wani
India-Uzbekistan trade poised for continued growth
Expert Speak
International Affairs Jul 05, 2024

India-Uzbekistan trade poised for continued growth
Ayjaz Wani | Kanwar Simar Singh
A beeline for the ballots in Kashmir
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Domestic Politics and Governance Jun 20, 2024

A beeline for the ballots in Kashmir
Ayjaz Wani
Chabahar Port: India's counterweight to China's BRI in Eurasia
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International Affairs May 15, 2024

Chabahar Port: India's counterweight to China's BRI in Eurasia
Ayjaz Wani
Chinese BRI ambitions in Europe hinge on the Caucasus
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International Affairs | China Foreign Policy | China Military May 02, 2024

Chinese BRI ambitions in Europe hinge on the Caucasus
Ayjaz Wani
ISKP’s recruiting strategies and vulnerabilities in Central Asia
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International Affairs | Terrorism Mar 26, 2024

ISKP’s recruiting strategies and vulnerabilities in Central Asia
Ayjaz Wani
Uzbekistan backs Beijing while exploring alternatives
Expert Speak
International Affairs Mar 19, 2024

Uzbekistan backs Beijing while exploring alternatives
Ayjaz Wani
A European-Central Asian strategy to counter Russia and China’s influence
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International Affairs Mar 15, 2024

A European-Central Asian strategy to counter Russia and China’s influence
Ayjaz Wani | Prithvi Gupta
Building bridges, fostering peace: J&K's new DGP connects with the public
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Domestic Politics and Governance | Terrorism Feb 28, 2024

Building bridges, fostering peace: J&K's new DGP connects with the public
Ayjaz Wani
The Middle Corridor and opportunities for India
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International Affairs Jan 15, 2024

The Middle Corridor and opportunities for India
Ayjaz Wani
Developing all-weather strategic connectivity to Kashmir and Ladakh
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International Affairs | Neighbourhood | Indian Foreign Policy | China Military Jan 06, 2024

Developing all-weather strategic connectivity to Kashmir and Ladakh
Ayjaz Wani
Five years of sinification of Islam in China
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International Affairs | China Foreign Policy Oct 18, 2023

Five years of sinification of Islam in China
Ayjaz Wani
Changing dynamics of counterterrorism in Kashmir
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Defence and Security | Terrorism Oct 17, 2023

Changing dynamics of counterterrorism in Kashmir
Ayjaz Wani | Sameer Patil
China’s dichotomous ties with the Taliban and Uyghurs
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International Affairs Sep 26, 2023

China’s dichotomous ties with the Taliban and Uyghurs
Ayjaz Wani
China's dichotomous ties with the Taliban and Uyghurs
Expert Speak
International Affairs | Terrorism Sep 26, 2023

China's dichotomous ties with the Taliban and Uyghurs
Ayjaz Wani
Kashmir’s transformation from terrorism to tourism
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Domestic Politics and Governance | Terrorism Sep 21, 2023

Kashmir’s transformation from terrorism to tourism
Ayjaz Wani
SCO under India’s presidency
Expert Speak
International Affairs Aug 14, 2023

SCO under India’s presidency
Ayjaz Wani
GCC and Central Asia Summit amidst great power competition
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International Affairs Aug 03, 2023

GCC and Central Asia Summit amidst great power competition
Ayjaz Wani
EU’s expanding engagement in Central Asia to counter Russia and China
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International Affairs | International Trade and Investment Jul 14, 2023

EU’s expanding engagement in Central Asia to counter Russia and China
Ayjaz Wani | Tshering Cigay Dorji
India’s bid to kickstart innovation ecosystem in SCO
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International Affairs | Domestic Politics and Governance Jun 15, 2023

India’s bid to kickstart innovation ecosystem in SCO
Ayjaz Wani | Sauradeep Bag
Perception of Kashmiri youth towards Pakistan’s current imbroglio
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Neighbourhood Jun 07, 2023

Perception of Kashmiri youth towards Pakistan’s current imbroglio
Ayjaz Wani | Sameer Patil
C+C5 Summit: Beijing’s increasing shadow over Central Asia
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International Affairs May 29, 2023

C+C5 Summit: Beijing’s increasing shadow over Central Asia
Ayjaz Wani
G20 in Srinagar: Showcasing the return of peace and Kashmir’s global tourism potential
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Domestic Politics and Governance | Development | Economics and Finance May 22, 2023

G20 in Srinagar: Showcasing the return of peace and Kashmir’s global tourism potential
Ayjaz Wani
Pakistan cripples SCO’s anti-terror potency
Expert Speak
International Affairs May 20, 2023

Pakistan cripples SCO’s anti-terror potency
Ayjaz Wani
India’s SCO presidency: Leading global action against drug trafficking
Expert Speak
International Affairs Apr 03, 2023

India’s SCO presidency: Leading global action against drug trafficking
Ayjaz Wani | LAKSHITA KHEMANI
Bridging integration: Infrastructure projects in Kashmir
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Development | Developing and Emerging Economies | Urbanisation | Connectivity Mar 27, 2023

Bridging integration: Infrastructure projects in Kashmir
Ayjaz Wani
Flawed education system in Kashmir
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Domestic Politics and Governance | Education Mar 20, 2023

Flawed education system in Kashmir
Ayjaz Wani
Regional multilateral consultations on Afghanistan
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International Affairs | Neighbourhood Feb 17, 2023

Regional multilateral consultations on Afghanistan
Ayjaz Wani
China’s global police stations: Surveillance of Uyghur exiles
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International Affairs | China Foreign Policy Feb 08, 2023

China’s global police stations: Surveillance of Uyghur exiles
Ayjaz Wani
The war against drugs in Jammu and Kashmir
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Domestic Politics and Governance | Terrorism | National Politics Jan 31, 2023

The war against drugs in Jammu and Kashmir
Ayjaz Wani
China's fading perception management in Xinjiang
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International Affairs | China Foreign Policy Jan 17, 2023

China's fading perception management in Xinjiang
Ayjaz Wani
China’s fading perception management in Xinjiang
Expert Speak
Neighbourhood | China Foreign Policy | China Military Jan 17, 2023

China’s fading perception management in Xinjiang
Ayjaz Wani
Growing Chinese influence over Central Asia
Expert Speak
International Affairs Nov 10, 2022

Growing Chinese influence over Central Asia
Ayjaz Wani
India’s SCO presidency: Leveraging opportunities
Expert Speak
International Affairs Oct 17, 2022

India’s SCO presidency: Leveraging opportunities
Ayjaz Wani
The Uyghur issue: Assessing China’s increasing clout
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Privacy & Data Protection Oct 10, 2022

The Uyghur issue: Assessing China’s increasing clout
Ayjaz Wani
The OHCHR report: Exposing atrocities in Xinjiang
Expert Speak
International Affairs Sep 05, 2022

The OHCHR report: Exposing atrocities in Xinjiang
Ayjaz Wani
Kashmir’s rising narco-terrorism: Why are religious leaders silent?
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Internal Security Aug 30, 2022

Kashmir’s rising narco-terrorism: Why are religious leaders silent?
Ayjaz Wani
Kashmir's rising narco-terrorism: Why are religious leaders silent?
Expert Speak
Neighbourhood Aug 30, 2022

Kashmir's rising narco-terrorism: Why are religious leaders silent?
Ayjaz Wani
Protests in Uzbekistan’s Karakalpakstan: A Soviet legacy
Expert Speak
International Affairs Jul 15, 2022

Protests in Uzbekistan’s Karakalpakstan: A Soviet legacy
Ayjaz Wani
Vladimir Putin visits Central Asia amid Russia–Ukraine War
Expert Speak
International Affairs Jul 13, 2022

Vladimir Putin visits Central Asia amid Russia–Ukraine War
Ayjaz Wani
India’s unaddressed concerns from the SCO-RATS summit
Expert Speak
International Affairs May 26, 2022

India’s unaddressed concerns from the SCO-RATS summit
Ayjaz Wani
The Ukraine war weighs down on the Central Asian Republics
Expert Speak
International Affairs May 13, 2022

The Ukraine war weighs down on the Central Asian Republics
Ayjaz Wani
Kashmir needs an infrastructure update for economic revival
Expert Speak
Development | Developing and Emerging Economies Apr 23, 2022

Kashmir needs an infrastructure update for economic revival
Ayjaz Wani
Is OIC silently endorsing the suppression of Uyghur Muslims?
Expert Speak
International Affairs Mar 25, 2022

Is OIC silently endorsing the suppression of Uyghur Muslims?
Ayjaz Wani
Kazakhstan on the brink
Expert Speak
International Affairs Jan 08, 2022

Kazakhstan on the brink
Ayjaz Wani
India and Central Asia need more coherence on Afghanistan
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International Affairs | Neighbourhood Dec 28, 2021

India and Central Asia need more coherence on Afghanistan
Ayjaz Wani
Biden, Beijing Olympics, and Uyghur oppression
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International Affairs Dec 21, 2021

Biden, Beijing Olympics, and Uyghur oppression
Ayjaz Wani
Resurgent Taliban and its implications on Central Asia
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International Affairs | Neighbourhood Sep 09, 2021

Resurgent Taliban and its implications on Central Asia
Ayjaz Wani
Resurgent Taliban and its implications on Kashmir
Expert Speak
Neighbourhood Aug 30, 2021

Resurgent Taliban and its implications on Kashmir
Ayjaz Wani
Shanghai Cooperation Organisation: The only way to tame a belligerent Taliban
Expert Speak
Neighbourhood Jul 23, 2021

Shanghai Cooperation Organisation: The only way to tame a belligerent Taliban
Ayjaz Wani
Kashmiris need good administration, not statehood or elections
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Domestic Politics and Governance | Internal Security Jun 28, 2021

Kashmiris need good administration, not statehood or elections
Ayjaz Wani
Xi Jinping and Uyghur Muslim minorities in Xinjiang
Expert Speak
Privacy & Data Protection Mar 17, 2021

Xi Jinping and Uyghur Muslim minorities in Xinjiang
Ayjaz Wani
Pakistan: Minorities under Imran Khan Govt
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Neighbourhood Jan 26, 2021

Pakistan: Minorities under Imran Khan Govt
Ayjaz Wani
China-Turkey extradition treaty and implications on Uyghurs
Expert Speak
Privacy & Data Protection Jan 05, 2021

China-Turkey extradition treaty and implications on Uyghurs
Ayjaz Wani
The potential for transformative India-Uzbekistan bilateral relations
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International Affairs | Indian Foreign Policy | Great Power Dynamics Dec 14, 2020

The potential for transformative India-Uzbekistan bilateral relations
Ayjaz Wani
US cotton ban against Xinjiang-based XPCC has strategic value for India
Expert Speak
Privacy & Data Protection Dec 10, 2020

US cotton ban against Xinjiang-based XPCC has strategic value for India
Ayjaz Wani
Pakistan: Why has China halted CPEC projects
Expert Speak
Neighbourhood Nov 25, 2020

Pakistan: Why has China halted CPEC projects
Ayjaz Wani
Beyond “Grievance States”—Biden on Central Asia
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International Affairs | US Foreign Policy Nov 10, 2020

Beyond “Grievance States”—Biden on Central Asia
Ayjaz Wani
Kyrgyzstan: From democratic revolutions to coup
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International Affairs | Great Power Dynamics Nov 03, 2020

Kyrgyzstan: From democratic revolutions to coup
Ayjaz Wani
Central Asia: A region gaining more from Beijing than Washington D.C.
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International Affairs | Great Power Dynamics | US Foreign Policy Nov 02, 2020

Central Asia: A region gaining more from Beijing than Washington D.C.
Ayjaz Wani
Pakistan: Growing influence on Taliban may cast shadow on Afghan peace talks
Expert Speak
Privacy & Data Protection Sep 30, 2020

Pakistan: Growing influence on Taliban may cast shadow on Afghan peace talks
Ayjaz Wani
How Beijing targets Uyghur women
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International Affairs | China Foreign Policy Sep 10, 2020

How Beijing targets Uyghur women
Ayjaz Wani
Beijing’s imperialism casts a shadow from South China Sea to the Pamirs
Expert Speak
Privacy & Data Protection Aug 12, 2020

Beijing’s imperialism casts a shadow from South China Sea to the Pamirs
Ayjaz Wani
Beyond insurgency: Drugs and social disruptions in Kashmir
Expert Speak
Terrorism | Internal Security Jul 01, 2020

Beyond insurgency: Drugs and social disruptions in Kashmir
Ayjaz Wani