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Geopolitics

The Hollow Peace: India's 'Naxal-Free' Declaration and the Unfinished War Against Adivasi Existence

India's interior minister has declared the country 'Naxal-free,' marking the official end of a decades-long Maoist insurgency, but this transition exposes Indigenous Adivasi communities to continued dispossession by state-backed extractive industries. This cynical declaration of peace is merely a mask for continued colonial-style exploitation, where the silencing of armed resistance paves the way for corporate plunder under the hollow banner of 'development.'

Geopolitics

The Hollow Victory: India's Defeat of Maoists and the Unfinished War for Tribal Justice

After decades of struggle, India has achieved a nearly Naxal-free reality through major security operations and technological advancements. However, this military victory rings hollow without a genuine political resolution that addresses the systemic neglect and exploitation of India's tribal communities, meaning the real insurgency was never just about guns, but about justice.