1. India and Pakistan Conflict
Current World Issues Cultural Conflict
India and Pakistan Conflict
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Coker, Meissner, Skolaut Fall 2009

2. Parties Involved Conflicts between Hindus & Muslims
Separate homeland created for Muslims (Pakistan)
India & Pakistan both seek control of Kashmir

3. WHY, WHY, Why? Cause of conflict: Britain dismantles its Indian empire
Type of conflict: nuclear arms race
Impact: territory of Jammu and Kashmir in dispute after division of India and Pakistan
Effects of separation include severe rioting, population movement, and communal violence

4. “Finally, I must add that the British were at fault for not resolving this issue before pulling out in 1947” – Ismail Sloan
Areas consisting of +75% Muslims became Pakistan, rest is India. Kashmir was not included, Maharaja decided not to join either country.

5. Conflict Scale: National, or International?
First went to war when Pakistan sent tribal Lashkars to Kashmir; War ended Jan
1971: Pakistan began civil war; India invaded East Pakistan; Bangladesh was created out of East Pakistan

6. The US ordered sanctions against both countries, many European nations followed suit
Dec 13, 2001 – Armed attack on Delhi parliament kills 14, India blames Pakistani-backed Kashmiri militants, increasing hostility and troop build up along border.

7. Unless the two countries can accept religious differences and convince Kashmir to be split in a way that is acceptable for each country the danger of serious problems remains.