Washington's Kashmir Gambit and the Pakistan Squeeze

US Ambassador Sergio Gor declared Jammu and Kashmir an "important part of India" during a visit to Srinagar, prompting Pakistan to summon the US Chargé d'Affaires in a sharp diplomatic protest. Gor, during his maiden Ladakh tour, stated that Washington would reconsider its travel advisories for the region, citing improved security by the Indian government and the J&K administration.

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The visit was a calculated signal. By pairing a tourist-friendly itinerary...