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After a prolonged hiatus following the November 2008 Mumbai terrorist attacks, India and Pakistan have reinitiated bilateral dialogue. Both have been candid in their admission that peaceful coexistence is critical to their interests. Though these new rounds of secretary level talks present a moment of optimism not seen since the collapse of bilateral talks in 2008, questions remain over the feasibility of successful outcomes, particularly in light of continual sticking points such as the territorial dispute over Jammu and Kashmir and terrorism. According to this brief, answers to these questions are crucial not only for India and Pakistan, but also for the US’s interest in ensuring stability in South Asia.