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UN Briefing: India Vs. Pakistan
Elizabeth Mtshali, Mackenzie Goertel, Jeannie Pundor, Valentin Le Besnerais
The Beginning
How Can We Help?
Root of Origin
In 1947, the Partition Plan takes place. The Maharaja (Ruler of Kashmir) decides to have new territory become part of India, and not Pakistan.
FLASHPOINTS
Key points in the Conflict.
1 First Flashpoint
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Second Flashpoint
Third Flashpoint
Fourth Flashpoint
Fifth Flashpoint
Sixth Flashpoint
Seventh Flashpoint
First Flashpoint
In 1947, war immediately erupts between Pakistan and India
Second Flashpoint
Kashmir, being part of India, granted New Delhi control of the headwaters of the Indus, the lifeline of civilization in modern day Pakistan (since 2600 B.C.)
Third Flashpoint
The U.N. arranges a ceasefire and develops a Line of Control in 1949, Pakistan gains control of 1/3 of Kashmir (Azad or Free Kashmir)
Fourth Flashpoint
India remains in control over the other 2/3 of Kashmir (Jammu and Kashmir) but the territory has a status of “Independent.”
Fifth Flashpoint
The Treaty for sharing the water source began to collapse around 1960 due to population and climate changes in both countries.
Sixth Flashpoint
India annexes Kashmir, causing riots in the Muslim population
Seventh Flashpoint
War erupts again in 1965
Steps Forward/Backwards
Since the 1980s, conflict has been occurring in the India controlled region of Kashmir
•Since the 1980s, conflict has been occurring in the India controlled region of Kashmir
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Steps Forward/Backwards
Since the 1980s, conflict has been occurring in the India controlled region of Kashmir
•Pakistan argues that this is caused directly from the fact that the Muslim population of Kashmir is simply fighting against the oppressive Indian rule
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Steps Forward/Backwards
Since the 1980s, conflict has been occurring in the India controlled region of Kashmir
•India argues that the Kashmir rebellion is a deliberate and organized rebellion financed by the government of Pakistan in order to help them gain sole control of Kashmir
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Steps Forward/Backwards
Since the 1980s, conflict has been occurring in the India controlled region of Kashmir
•India believes that Pakistan allowed its militants to cross the Line of Control into India’s part of Kashmir and attack from inside
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Steps Forward/Backwards
Since the 1980s, conflict has been occurring in the India controlled region of Kashmir
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• Some groups are fighting for Kashmir to become an independent state of its own
Steps Forward/Backwards
Since the 1980s, conflict has been occurring in the India controlled region of Kashmir
• India nor Pakistan support the option of Kashmir’s independence
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INDEPENDENTKASHMIR
Int’l Efforts/Ties
First Case Second CaseThird Case
First Case
• When President Bush was in office, he called upon the President of Pakistan, General Musharraf, to stop the invading of their Islamic Militants past the Line of Control
Second Case
The whole world is at risk if Pakistan follows through on its threats of using nuclear weapons if it becomes necessary. They say India has a greater advantage due to its superior military strength and large size.
Third Case
Kashmir and Afghanistan are located adjacent each other. Al-Qaeda has had a lot of their terrorist activity take place in Kashmir, with Pakistan’s support. This “terrorist network” in Kashmir has created a form of terrorist escape route for Al-Qaeda.
Policy Reccomendations
For the United Nations to consider in Addressing this Conflict:
1 - Kashmir Joins Pakistan
Pakistan has always chosen this as the best solution to the dispute. However a single vote held in a region where people are culturally, religiously and ethnically diverse, there would be numerous minorities. The Hindus of Jammu, and the Buddhists of Ladakh have never shown any desire to join Pakistan and would protest at the outcome.
2 – Kashmir Joins India This solution would
be unlikely to bring stability to the region since the Muslim inhabitants of Pakistani-administered Jammu and Kashmir, including the Northern Areas, have never shown any desire to become part of India
3 – Smaller, Independent Kashmir
An independent Kashmir could be created from the Kashmir Valley - currently under Indian administration - and the narrow strip of land which Pakistan calls Azad Jammu and Kashmir. This would leave the strategically important regions under the control of Pakistan and India.
4- Peace Negotiations Government leaders from Kashmir, India, and
Pakistan should meet in a neutral location and discuss a potential compromise for the situation.
5 – Divide Territory In Half
The territory of Kashmir should be divided into two equal parts, and given to Pakistan and India respectively. The strategically important regions of the state should also be divided equally amongst Pakistan and India.
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