Publication

This publication discusses the intensification of the long-standing dispute between India and Pakistan over the state of Kashmir that has become the cause of international concern and analyzes the background of the conflict. The author states that while diplomatic engagement seems necessary for a resolution of this dispute, past results indicate that simply pressuring the two sides to talk may be disastrous. The author concludes that any effort to intervene in the dispute must be undertaken with an awareness of how it evolved, why it has been so difficult to resolve, and what kinds of solutions to it might realistically be pursued.