Religious groups involved
Muslims
Hindus
History
Both India and Pakistan wanted Kashmir to give them an advantage in their religious revival. The Muslim Pakistani's and the Hindu Indians are fighting over Kashmir. When a few citizens of Kashmir launched an insurgency against India, Kashmir was thrown into further turmoil.
Discussion Questions
1. What are the historical origins of the conflict over Kashmir? Both Pakistan and India want Kashmir to help in their religious revival.
2. How are religious factors involved in the conflict? Kashmir's insurgency caused Muslims to sympathize with them while Hindus come together because of Muslim extremist violence.
3. How important were international religious and political forces?Some Muslims have challenged India's treatment of Kashmir after their insurgency, but most of the international community is just watching.
4. What role do socioeconomic factors played? Kashmir is still trying to recover economically from an earthquake that hit in 2005. The war is infused with religious identity, but its mostly a war of geopolitical national interests.
5. How does religion intersect with these other factors in driving outcomes? The different religions of Kashmir are diffusing into two main sides based largely upon India's actions and religious nationalism.
Muslims
Hindus
History
Both India and Pakistan wanted Kashmir to give them an advantage in their religious revival. The Muslim Pakistani's and the Hindu Indians are fighting over Kashmir. When a few citizens of Kashmir launched an insurgency against India, Kashmir was thrown into further turmoil.
Discussion Questions
1. What are the historical origins of the conflict over Kashmir? Both Pakistan and India want Kashmir to help in their religious revival.
2. How are religious factors involved in the conflict? Kashmir's insurgency caused Muslims to sympathize with them while Hindus come together because of Muslim extremist violence.
3. How important were international religious and political forces?Some Muslims have challenged India's treatment of Kashmir after their insurgency, but most of the international community is just watching.
4. What role do socioeconomic factors played? Kashmir is still trying to recover economically from an earthquake that hit in 2005. The war is infused with religious identity, but its mostly a war of geopolitical national interests.
5. How does religion intersect with these other factors in driving outcomes? The different religions of Kashmir are diffusing into two main sides based largely upon India's actions and religious nationalism.