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Conflict
South Asia
Intro
• Two major conflicts are presently occurring in South Asia.
• Both are between religious groups, over land.
1. Kashmir
2. Sri Lanka
• Directions – Copy this chart in your notebook.
• Label it Kashmir Conflict
Who
Where
What
Why
When
How
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.
Indian Troops along the Saichen Glacier
- When: Conflict resulted from the Partition of India.
- Both sides wanted control of the region
Kashmir• How: Terrorism
is used by both sides.
• Many cities are militarized
Indian security in the border town Srinagar.
Kashmir• Where: Kashmir, on
the border of India and Pakistan
• Who: Muslim vs. Hindu Violence
• How: Both sides use terrorism, ethnic cleansing
How: Both Sides have Nuclear Weapons
Two of India’s strongest nuclear missiles
Task
1. How does this conflict threaten the rest of the world?
2. How should the US handle this situation?