CROSS-BORDER TERRORISM IN KASHMIR AND COUNTER TERRORISM STRATEGY Dr.ABHAYA KUMAR SINGH Reader Dept. of Defence & Strategic Studies K. S. Saket Post Graduate College‚ (Dr. R. M.L. Awadh University) AYODDHYA‚ FAIZABAD. Concept of Terrorism: Terrorism is an age old phenomenon but has acquired new dimensions in view of technological and societal changes. The nature‚ targets and rhetoric of terrorism have changed dramatically since the end of the cold war and the
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Terrorism in the United States Terrorism endangers the life of every single person in the world‚ and it’s been around longer than some people think. Al Qaeda attempted to to blow up the world trade center in 1993 but did not succeed in doing so. The United States has been a victim of terrorist attacks more than a handful of times in the 1990’s. Terrorism isn’t only a problem that the United States of America has to deal with. It happens all around the world‚ and there are many effects that
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Having read the definition of terrorism‚ I was surprised that the principal target of the terrorist was the government rather than just innocent civilians. This was interesting as it made me think about terrorism from the opposite point of view‚ from that of the “terrorists” whom we fear. In their point of view‚ all that the Western countries do is like a terrorist attack on them‚ trying to affect and repair their government. From this idea‚ my group then wanted to explore the nature and upbringing
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WHAT IS THE NATURE OF THE LOGIC OF THE KASHMIR CONFLICT? Chapter 1 INTRODUCTION The president of United States‚ Bill Clinton once said that Kashmir can be considered as the most dangerous place in the world. He also added that the moot point is the line of control in the Indian subcontinent across Kashmir. He made this comment in March‚ 2000 (HAMID NASIR CHATTHA‚ 2006). These conflicts were made loud and clear throughout the world in the dawn of 21st century. It has become an international issue
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Background to the Problem The Kashmir territorial dispute between India and Pakistan is among the modern world’s longest running conflicts. Since 1947‚ the region has witnessed a recurring series of unstable confrontations. South Asia as a result has being widely considered one of the most dangerously unstable and crisis-prone regions. Three major wars‚ in 1947-48‚ 1965‚ 1971 and a limited war in 1999 have been fought over Kashmir. Currently crisis still escalates in Kashmir and if the problem remains
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Kashmir conflict One of the most intractable and long standing conflicts in the world is the conflict between India and Pakistan over Kashmir. This conflict started in 1947‚ on the day after India and Pakistan simultaneously became independent. After a brief war in 1947-48‚ Kashmir was divided between Pakistan and India administered territories. A ceasefire line was agreed under UN supervision‚ which has since been renamed the “Line of Control”. Around one third of the territory has since been
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India-Pakistan On Kashmir It all started back in 1947. All regions of Pakistan and India were divided along religious lines. Because of its location‚ Kashmir could not choose to either join India or Pakistan. Maharaja Hari Singh‚ the ruler of Kashmir‚ was Hindu while most of the population was Muslim. Unable to decide which region to join‚ Maharaja Hari Singh decided to remain neutral. India and Pakistan fought their first war over Kashmir in 1947-1948. On a resolution dated August 13‚ 1948
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Mikayla Green 4.23.13 Kashmir essay 1A The issue of the dispute over Kashmir is incredibly difficult to understand‚ and the various parties involved all have different priorities when it comes to the issue. In the next paragraphs I will be covering India and Pakistan’s main priorities surrounding the dispute. Then I will continue to shed light on the main priorities of people who are closely affected by the conflict. Even though the 50 year war between India and Pakistan has devastated
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MILESTONES: 1961-1968 The India-Pakistan War of 1965 The 1965 war between India and Pakistan was the second conflict between the two countries over the status of the state of Jammu and Kashmir. The clash did not resolve this dispute‚ but it did engage the United States and the Soviet Union in ways that would have important implications for subsequent superpower involvement in the region. Life Magazine cover depicting India-Pakistan War The dispute over this region originated in the process
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Kashmir: Blessed yet Deprived. "Agar Firdaus Ba-Roohe Zameenast Hameenasto Hameenasto Hammenast..." (If there is heaven on earth‚ It is Here‚ it is here‚ it is here) The beauty of this land truly cannot be captured by photography nor expressed by poetry. One must visit Kashmir to feel the essence of the mesmerizing topography of this blessed region. The land of saffron fields‚ cherry blossoms‚ Maple Trees‚ peaceful lakes‚ Crystal clear streams flowing and stunning gardens. No praise seems enough
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