New Delhi, Aug. 8 -- While the India-Pak military conflict is on pause, the likelihood of sporadic high impact attacks remains. After all, the windows of terror infiltration and recruitment still remain open, albeit under much stronger surveillance and deterrence. But a return to the 1990s is unlikely.
First, Kashmiri society, particularly the younger generation, is showing signs of disengagement from violent extremism. Job aspirations, digital connectivity, and tourism have altered the local incentive structures.
Second, there is no ambiguity in the govt about its long-term objective: irreversible integration of Kashmiri society through a mix of security controls, economic development, and information dominance. This doctrine must stay t...