The Journal of Indian and Asian Studies (Jan 2021)
Kashmir Conflict: Reflections in Media after Abrogation of Special Status
Abstract
The paper is a brief analysis of the various discussions and news reported in media of four countries, after the abrogation of Art. 35(A) and Art. 370. The paper also discusses the historical genesis of the Kashmir dynamics and how the Kashmir conflict has assumed different perceptions and distinction amid the international community. The paper tries to present the depiction of Kashmir, after abrogation, to the international audience within the bilateral dimension between India and Pakistan. Adhering to the principle of neutrality, the paper presents some of the factual topics of discussion after the abrogation of the special status of Kashmir under Art. 370 and Art. 35A. The paper analyzes the news and debates in Chinese CGTN TV and Global Times; select American print media Washington Post, New York Times, and USA Today; the India Today TV and Pakistan’s Geo News and ARY News. The paper shows how the contents vary according to the suitability of the particular countries’ priority and policies.
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