Resistances in Kashmir

Globally acknowledged as one of the most highly militarized zones in the world, Kashmir represents one of the clearest examples of Indian imperialism and state violence. Beyond this limited picture however, the tenacity and vibrance of Kashmiri resistance carries countless lessons for struggles around the world.

We will speak with Ather Zia, a Kashmiri political anthropologist, poet, short fiction writer, and columnist, to understand the occupation of Kashmir as well as mass resistance to Indian imperialism. We will focus on exploring the possibilities of building intersectional solidarity across the region to move towards the collective liberation of the subcontinent.