Kashmir: A Region at the Heart of a Longstanding Dispute

Kashmir, a Muslim-majority region in the Himalayas, is claimed by both India and Pakistan.
Since 1947, it has been the flashpoint for three wars and ongoing insurgencies.
The territory was left in dispute after the partition of British India.
Heavy militarization and cross-border tensions keep the region unstable.
Diplomatic efforts continue, but peace remains elusive amid deep-rooted hostilities