1. Conflict South Asia

2. Intro Two major conflicts are presently occurring in South Asia. Both are between religious groups, over land. 1. Kashmir 2. Sri Lanka

3. Directions – Copy this chart in your notebook. Label it Kashmir Conflict Who Where What Why When How

4. Kashmir Why: Kashmir  fertile river valley between mountains Why: Major water source provided by melting glaciers What: A violent conflict involving random attacks, kidnappings, and military violence.

5. Indian Troops along the Saichen Glacier - When: Conflict resulted from the Partition of India. - Both sides wanted control of the region

6. Kashmir How: Terrorism is used by both sides. Many cities are militarized Indian security in the border town Srinagar.

7. Kashmir Where: Kashmir, on the border of India and Pakistan Who: Muslim vs. Hindu Violence How: Both sides use terrorism, ethnic cleansing

8. How: Both Sides have Nuclear Weapons Two of India’s strongest nuclear missiles

9. Task  1. How does this conflict threaten the rest of the world? 2. How should the US handle this situation?