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