Chief Editor – Diplomat Digital

Syed Amjad Shah

(Real Name: Amjad Hussain Shah)

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Full Name Syed Amjad Shah
Current Role Chief Editor, Diplomat Digital
Experience 22 years in journalism (as of 2025)
Education Postgraduate Degree in Sociology, University of Jammu (J&K, India)
Past Organisations Kashmir Times, Greater Kashmir, Rising Kashmir
Coverage Areas Security, terrorism, India–Pakistan conflicts, crime, politics, administration, human-interest stories
International Work Contributor to multiple international news platforms

Syed Amjad Shah leads Diplomat Digital as its Chief Editor, bringing more than 22 years of rigorous field reporting, editorial experience, and conflict journalism to the organisation. Known for his sharp analytical approach and deep understanding of South Asian geopolitics, Shah has built a reputation as one of the most credible journalistic voices emerging from Jammu and Kashmir.

He holds a postgraduate degree in Sociology from the University of Jammu (J&K, India), a discipline that shapes his nuanced reporting on society, governance, and conflict dynamics. Over the course of his career, he has worked with some of Jammu and Kashmir’s prominent media outlets, including Kashmir Times, Greater Kashmir, and Rising Kashmir.

Throughout his career, Shah has reported extensively on security issues, terrorism, India–Pakistan relations, cross-border tensions, crime, political developments, administrative affairs, and human-interest narratives that often remain under-covered in mainstream media. His field experience and ability to navigate sensitive conflict zones continue to inform his editorial decisions at Diplomat Digital.

In addition to his work within the region, Shah has written for several international news platforms, contributing analyses and ground reports that highlight South Asia’s evolving political and security landscape. His pen name, Syed Amjad Shah, has become synonymous with balanced reporting, factual integrity, and on-ground authenticity.

At Diplomat Digital, he oversees editorial standards, long-form investigations, conflict reporting frameworks, and strategic editorial direction — ensuring the platform remains a credible, independent, and responsible source of global and regional news.

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