Christopher Snedden is an Australian politico-strategic analyst, author and academic specialising in South Asia. His consultancy, Asia Calling, consults to government, business and universities. He has visited J&K frequently to undertake research and has interviewed many elder statesmen involved in the Kashmir dispute.
'Christopher Snedden's masterful historical narrative of the events
surrounding the birth and development of Azad Kashmir gives us, at
last, a thoroughly-researched study of this largely neglected but
vastly important dimension of the Kashmir dispute. Provocative in
its arguments, sound in its scholarship, and fascinating in its
details, this is a truly welcome addition to the literature on one
of the world's most intractable disputes.'
*Robert G. Wirsing, Visiting Professor, Georgetown University's
School of Foreign Service at Qatar*
'This is a gripping and compelling read. Azad Kashmir has largely
been out of focus in discussions of the broader Kashmir conflict,
particularly in international discourse. Few people have devoted
much time and energy to bringing into focus the ground realities,
contemporary issues and context of Azad Jammu and Kashmir. This
book will fill the gap, as well as provide a lead for Azad Kashmiri
writers to supply the missing native perspective on Azad
Kashmir.'
*Ershad Mahmud, author and analyst from Rawalakot-Azad Kashmir*
'Focusing on the Poonch rebellion, this book highlights an
important facet of developments in Jammu and Kashmir prior to its
accession to India and fills the vacuum in scholarship on politics
in "Azad Kashmir." A valuable resource for academics and policy
makers alike.'
*Smruti S Pattanaik, South Asia Specialist at Institute for Defence
Studies and Analyses, Delhi*
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