Kashmir has been in constant conflict for decades. The Kashmir conflict has been between India and Pakistan, with Kashmir in the middle. Kashmir is a disputed piece of land that came to be after Britain dismantled the Indian empire. As a result of this disputed land war broke out. Each country has territorial claims to Kashmir, and very different positions. If tensions continue, Kashmir could possibly enter the conflict for independence, from both nations; but the possibility of diplomatic solutions could present themselves.
To have a well rounded understanding, of the Kashmir conflict, one must look at all of the angles and positions. First of all, one must if only briefly understand what lead up to this conflict. The Kashmir conflict has been an ongoing conflict for multiple years. The conflict initially started when the British dismantled the Indian empire. “Ever since the partition of the sub-continent in 1947, when Britain dismantled its Indian empire, India and Pakistan have been arch rivals” (BBC). This dismantlement was just the tip of a falling ice berg, and lead up to the creation of what is now known as Pakistan. The creation of Pakistan split India essentially into two nations, and is partly the start of the Kashmir conflict. The India went to war with Pakistan, due to support, being given to an insurgency in Kashmir. When the war finally came to an end a ceasefire was put into effect and Kashmir remained disputed. “India and Pakistan first went to war in October 1947 after Pakistan supported a Muslim insurgency in Kashmir… The war ended on 1 January 1949, with the establishment of a ceasefire line… The status of the territory remained in dispute” (BBC). With rising tension in both countries, war broke out again, an...
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...iance to either side. Only 3% percent of the mainly Muslim inhabitants of the city think Kashmir should become part of Pakistan, and 7% prefer Indian rule”(Sujai). It is clear from this poll and all of the deaths in Kashmir that the people have finally had enough. Many want independence and it looks like some might be willing to fight for it. Only time and the people of Kashmir can determine what will happen in this region.
In conclusion, Kashmir is a long disputed territory. When the British dismantled the Indian empire, the Kashmir conflict essentially started. Both India and Pakistan lay claim to this region, and have fought for decades over it. The people of Kashmir might be willing to fight for independence and are tired of the countless deaths. In time the world may see Kashmir declare independence, possibly fight for it and ask for international support.
International conflicts have contributed to regional conflict in Southwest Asia by forming borders without regards to the different ethnic
Overall, the ongoing dilemma between Israel and Palestine is slowly coming to a conclusion, where it looks like Palestine is finally going to be declared a state.
The knowledge and understanding of blood feuds helps in the develop understanding of the current conflicts in the Middle East. The Middle East conflict started after World War II when the United Nations handed the Jewish people land once owned by the Palestinians. A conflict has occurred with the Palestinians who live together with Israelis that has led to terrorism and tyranny. Israelis believe they must control the Palestinians to stop their terrorism; while the Palestinians use terrorism to seek independence from Israelis. Blood Feuds in Thull are similar to the situation in the Middle East and are violently depicted in Lincoln Keiser's "Friend by Day Enemy By Night."
The Israeli-Palestine conflict is an event that has been well documented throughout the course of Middle-Eastern history. The conflict dates back as far as the nineteenth century where Palestine and Zionist, will later be known as Israel, are two communities each with different ideologies had the same overwhelming desire to acquire land. However, what makes this clash what it is, is the fact that both of these up and coming communities are after the same piece of land. The lengths that both sides went to in order obtain they believed was theirs has shaped the current relationship between the two nations today.
The tension between Arabs and Israeli people has been caused by both sides wanting control and power while attempting to prove their superiority over the other. This conflict is a struggle between the Jewish state of Israel and the Arabs of the Middle East. This conflict has included several wars between Israel and certain Arab countries that are opposed to Israel 's existence. The Arab-Israeli tension began prior to the colonization of the British; however the tension grew when the United Kingdom attempted to assisted during World War I. After the war finished the UK left and war broke out between the Arabs and the Jews.
Because the Palestinians were furious about owning less land than the Israelis but, they began attacking Israel with bombs and rockets; the angered Palestinians were terrorizing the Israelis with terrorist attacks because they owned more land than they do (Issitt and Montanez - Muhinda). Will this conflict ever be solved? Should the United States get more involved with any of this? Yes, the United States should continue to help the state of Israel because the ambassadors of each country, Israel and Palestine, do not get along very well, the United States’ relationship with Israel will continue to grow and become stronger, and fewer deaths and terrorist attacks will occur in both Israel and Palestine.
The Prince of Kashmir chose India but Pakistan invaded the province soon after and have occupied part of Kashmir since then. Controversy still surrounds the province today because naturally, Muslims want to control it. While many Muslims relocated to Pakistan and the Hindus to India, half of the Muslim population was left in India and their relations did not improve after being partially separated.
During the Cold War, many regional conflicts occurred and were noted as the significant battles which later led to decolonization. One of the regional conflicts were India and Pakistan fighting for their independence. In 1947, India was released under Great Britain’s control and gained its independence. However, the country was divided between Muslims and Hindus, which share different religions. Muslims wanted church and state to become unified while Hindus wanted a separation of these two establishments. Since these two ethnic groups disagreed, it was difficult to create a new government. Therefore, India was divided into two nations: India for the Hindus and Pakistan for the Muslims. Hindus and Muslims were racing to the border in order to get to their nation state which led to killing 500,000 people due to rioting. Although, Mohandas Gandhi, an Indian National Congressman, wanted to obtain peace between these two religions. Pakistan refused the H...
There is a distinct difference between popular Indian nationalism, that is the nation believing in a state independent of Britain, and Indian nationalist movements, for example the Muslim League or the Hindu revivalist movement. These movements fought for independence but were far more religiously orientated and were fighting in their own interests. Although Indian nationalism initially found expression in the Mutiny of 1857, its deve...
In the past ten years the Afghan Government has been dealing with a number of issues that have caused problems for the country, problems such as illegal drug trade, terrorism and violence. But nowadays they are fighting a problem that has long existed between people, and quite recently has taken a whole new aspect to it. Ethnic conflict is the destructive factor that has caused problems between people for generations, often leading to fights, outbreak of violence and grudge between different ethnicities.
Introduction In late 1947, the newly created states of India and Pakistan went to war over the valley of Kashmir. A United Nations brokered ceasefire divided the state into Indian and Pakistani controlled territories, and resolved that a referendum would be held in which the people of Kashmir would be able to choose to join either country. The referendum has not been held to date. India granted its portion of Kashmir a special status within its constitution, allowing for a great degree of self-autonomy.
are a Muslim community. In this last century we have seen the role of religion in Indian Politics enhanced, currently governed by the BJP, Bharatiya Janata. Party, Hindu nationalists and the like. This blatant religious influence effects the economic and political growth of all South Asian countries. threatening the cohesion with neighbouring and foreign countries.
The causes of ethnic conflict cannot be generalised to fit all incidents, as the conflicts in Sri
“India and Pakistan: Tense Neighbours.” BBC. N.p., 16 Dec. 2001. Web. 15 May 2011. .
India, before 1947, was a country divided by many regions, languages, religions and cultures. On August 14th, 1947, the Islamic Republic of Pakistan became independent. On August 15th, 1947, the jewel of the British Empire, India, was granted independence. India had been divided, primarily along a religious line, into two pieces.