Michael Kugelman
Director, South Asia Institute at Wilson Center
Writer at South Asia Brief
South Asia Institute Director @TheWilsonCenter. Writer of @ForeignPolicy's weekly South Asia Brief. Tweeting in a personal capacity.
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1 week ago |
yahoo.com | Michael Kugelman
Paramilitary soldiers stand guard near Pahalgam in Anantnag, Indian-administered Kashmir after over 20 people, mainly tourists, were killed in a militant attack on Apr. 22, 2025 Credit - Waseem Andrabi—Hindustan Times/Getty ImagesIndia and Pakistan are in their worst crisis in years after last week’s deadly attack in the disputed Kashmir region. The heightened tensions are unlikely to lead to war, but the world should be worried about the serious escalation risks posed by two nuclear-armed foes.
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flipboard.com | Michael Kugelman
Kohli’s Reaction To Accidental Like On This Indian Actress’s Insta Pic Triggers Memefest; Fans Blame ZuckerbergContemporary cricket great Virat Kohli’s reaction to Indian actress Avneet Kaur’s pictures on Instagram has brought out the freewheeling gossip-mongering spirit amongst fans, critics, and the shameless media alike. The incident allegedly occurred on the day of missus Anushka Sharma’s birthday. Amid …
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time.com | Michael Kugelman
India and Pakistan are in their worst crisis in years after last week’s deadly attack in the disputed Kashmir region. The heightened tensions are unlikely to lead to war, but the world should be worried about the serious escalation risks posed by two nuclear-armed foes. On Apr. 22, militants attacked tourists picnicking in a picturesque meadow near the town of Pahalgam in Indian-administered Kashmir. Some 26 people—25 Indians and one Nepali—were gunned down.
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2 weeks ago |
foreignpolicy.com | Michael Kugelman
South Asia Brief News and analysis from India and its neighboring countries in South Asia, a region home to one-fourth of the world’s population. Delivered Wednesday.
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2 weeks ago |
foreignpolicy.com | Michael Kugelman
At the end of February, the Trump administration decided to exempt $397 million in security assistance to Pakistan from its massive foreign aid cuts. The funds will be allocated to a program that monitors Pakistan’s U.S.-made F-16 fighter jets—to make sure that they are used for counterterrorism, and not for action against India. The United States has suspended most security aid for Pakistan since January 2018, early in President Donald Trump’s first term.
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There was always a sense, from the day it was finalized more than 4 years ago, that the latest India-Pakistan LoC truce could only do so much to shield the relationship from another eventual crisis, or conflict. After today’s tragedy, it faces its most serious test in 6 years.
Devastating news from Kashmir-reports of a mass casualty terrorist attack that targeted Indian tourists. Based on initial estimates of casualties, this could be one of the worst attacks in the region in years.
RT @CNNnews18: US Vice President JD Vance and family meet PM Modi India-US relation is in a good place and this is a significant visit: @…