Strategic Essays on Kashmir's Pivotal Years: The 2002-2003 Inflection Point examines a decisive yet under-studied phase in Jammu and Kashmir when terrorism, electoral politics, and post-9/11 geopolitics converged to reshape regional strategy.

These essays analyse Pakistan's continued reliance on proxy violence, the evolution of jihadist organisations in Kashmir, and the strategic dilemmas confronting India's political and security establishments.

The book also interrogates the limits of "peace processes," the role of international actors, and the humanitarian consequences for the people of Jammu and Kashmir.