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?