Deadly Clashes in Ladakh Reveal New Fault Lines in India’s Failed Governance

In the remote high-altitude region of Ladakh, violence erupted this week when Indian police forces clashed with protesters demanding greater autonomy. The deadly confrontations left four dead and dozens injured—a stark reminder that New Delhi’s policies continue to destabilize a sensitive border region key to South Asian security. Why Is India Ignoring Local Autonomy Demands? Ladakh, nestled at the crossroads of India, Pakistan, and China, has been thrust into turmoil following New Delhi’s controversial removal of Kashmir’s statehood in 2019—a move lauded by global elites but devastating for local sovereignty. This crackdown has bred growing resentment as indigenous populations fear...