Role Portfolios

Kashmir Portfolio

Pakistan Portfolio

India Portfolio

USA Portfolio

Nuclear Non-Proliferationist's Portfolio

Human Rights Activist's Portfolio

 

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Kashmir Portfolio

Use the Internet information linked below to answer these questions specifically related to Kashmiri people and groups affected by the conflict between India and Pakistan.

 
  • Why is Kashmir so important to Pakistan and India?
 
  • What parts of the Simla Agreement are applicable to the current conflict?
 
  • Why is the location of the Line of Control significant?
 
  • How do the differences between the majority religions in India and Pakistan contribute to the conflict between them?
 
  • What did past disputes over Kashmir have in common?
 
  • What do the Kashmiris want: to be a part of Pakistan or a part of India?
 
  • Why did previous attempts at peace fail?
 
  • Why are India and Pakistan enemies when they were once one country?
 
  • Why do Kashmiris want a plebiscite? Do they really want a plebiscite?
 
  • What are the implications of recent nuclear testing and nuclear capability for the crisis in South Asia?

 

Internet Sites for Kashmir

Jammu and Kashmir
The sites got everything you ever wanted to know about Kashmir in the form of photographs and reports from a variety of sources.

The Simla Agreement
Review the terms of the agreement signed by India and Pakistan after the 1971 war over Kashmir.

 Indo-Pak Relations
The site's got it all: news reports, opinion and analysis. You can read proposals for positive steps to reach a solution and improve relations.

The Official Site of Pakistani Government
It's got news, basic facts, religion, history, Kargil Special, and news of Kashmir.

Kashmir
Want to know it all? The sites going to deliver. Facts, opinions, reports, resolutions, pacts, agreements, articles, research, discussions, and further links on the Kashmir issue all in one place.
What more could you ask for?

Subcontinent Sees a Light
Examines leadership, conflicts and steps toward peace.

Pakistan-India Relations and the Kashmir Dispute
The main and loudest opponent to Pakistan's withdrawal to their side of the Line of Control. The Jamaat-e-Islami are the biggest supporters of the mujahideen fighting in Kashmir.

  Voices from Kashmir  A reporter interviews Kashmiris  to see how they carry on their lives amid  daily violence.

Pakistan's Sharif meets with military over Kashmir
This very useful site from CNN has links to perspectives of Pakistan, India, and Kashmir.

Pakistan Portfolio

Use the Internet information linked below to answer questions specifically related to people affected by the conflict between India and Pakistan.

  • Why is Kashmir so important to Pakistan and India?
  • What parts of the Simla Agreement are applicable to the current conflict?
  • What is the relationship between the majority religious differences and the continuing disagreement?
  • What did past disputes over Kashmir have in common?
  • Why did previous attempts at peace fail?
  • Why are India and Pakistan enemies when they were once one country?
  • What might be possible next steps by the Indian military?
  • What are the implications of recent nuclear testing and nuclear capability for the crisis in South Asia?

 

Internet Sites for Pakistan

The Simla Agreement
Review the terms of the agreement signed by India and Pakistan after the 1971 war over Kashmir.

Indo-Pak Relations
The site's got it all: news reports, opinion and analysis. You can read proposals for positive steps to reach a solution and improve relations.

The Official Site of Pakistani Government
It's got news, basic facts, religion, history, Kargil Special, and news of Kashmir.

Kashmir
Want to know it all? The sites going to deliver. Facts, opinions, reports, resolutions, pacts, agreements, articles, research, discussions, and further links on the Kashmir issue all in one place.
What more could you ask for?

Pakistan Link
There are many stories on the site which describe the peace efforts and history of the conflict.

Subcontinent Sees a Light
Examines leadership, conflicts and steps toward peace.

Pakistan-India Relations and the Kashmir Dispute
The main and loudest opponent to Pakistan's withdrawal to their side of the Line of Control. The Jamaat-e-Islami are the biggest supporters of the mujahideen fighting in Kashmir.

India-Pakistan
Contains everything you want to know about Pakistan! Check out the "View from Pakistan." Includes data from air defense reports and the Pakistani government.

Pakistan's Sharif meets with military over Kashmir
This very useful site from CNN has links to perspectives of Pakistan, India, and Kashmir.

India Portfolio

Use the Internet information linked below to answer these questions specifically related to Indian people and groups affected by the conflict between India and Pakistan.
 
  • Why is Kashmir so important to Pakistan and India?
 
  • What parts of the Simla Agreement are applicable to the current conflict?
 
  • What did past disputes over Kashmir have in common?
 
  • Why did previous attempts at peace fail?
 
  • Why are India and Pakistan enemies when they were once one country?
 
  • What might be possible next steps by the Indian military?
 
  • What are the implications of recent nuclear testing and nuclear capability for the crisis in South Asia?

 

Internet Sites for India Official

India-Pakistan
Contains everything you want to know about India! Check out the "View from India." Includes data from the Indian military and the wars of 1965 and 1971. See the Kashmir crisis from India's point of view.

The Simla Agreement
Review the terms of the agreement signed by India and Pakistan after the 1971 war over Kashmir.

 Indo-Pak Relations
The site's got it all: news reports, opinion and analysis. You can read proposals for positive steps to reach a solution and improve relations.

Subcontinent Sees a Light
Examines leadership, conflicts and steps toward peace.

 Discover India
This is the official Indian government website with links to nuclear policy, India at the U.N., a country profile, and foreign relations. Here you will focus on
 Kargil

The Truth About Kashmir
Information from a formation of the Indian Army located in Srinagar

Panun Kashmir
Information about Kasmiri Pandits

Kashmir: Where Conflict Rules
Indian troops in Kashmir

But It's Their Home, Too: Kashmir's Hindus
The Pandit's position

 

Role Portfolios

USA Portfolio

Use the Internet information linked below to answer these questions specifically related to American people and groups affected by the conflict between India and Pakistan.
 
  • What is the relationship between the U.S. and India? U.S. and Pakistan?
 
  • What does the U.S. gain by trying to mediate a settlement?
 
  • What is at stake for the U.S. if the two sides cannot agree?
 
  • How are the opposition parties in Pakistan and India reacting to Sharif's meeting with the U.S. President?
 
  • What has been the U.S. position about the previous disputes between the two nations?
 
  • What are the implications of recent nuclear testing and nuclear capability for the crisis in South Asia?

4. Internet Sites for United States of America

Gathering war clouds in South Asia
You will find out what the role of the US has been in this dispute. With links to several articles about the issues, you will be placed at the pulse of the events as they unfold in the Indo-Pakistan subcontinent.

India and Pakistan Sanctions
The White House (yes, the official residence of the President of the U.S.) has issued a document listing sanctions against India and Pakistan.

Bush Lifts Sanctions on India, Pakistan
An article about the lifting of sanctions

U.S. Policy Towards South Asia
Want to know the U.S. foreign policy and relations with the countries in the South Asia region? Country information, nuclear testing info, and South Asia briefings, remarks, statements and testimony by Secretary of State Madeline Albright.

While exploring this page, don't forget to click on
Nuclear Testing in India and Pakistan

Nuclear Age Peace Foundation
"The Comprehensive Test Ban Treaty Site" has been put together by the
Coalition to Reduce Nuclear Dangers
There are links here to everything you want to know about nuclear disarmament! Includes data on U.S. policy, testing, and South Asian nations' opinions.


 

Nuclear Non-Proliferationist's Portfolio

Use the Internet information linked below to answer these questions specifically related to nuclear nonproliferation as it relates to the conflict between India and Pakistan.

 
  • What is the main idea of the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty?
 
  • Why is there concern in other nations in South Asia about nuclear weapons testing in India and Pakistan?
 
  • What are the implications of recent nuclear testing and nuclear capability or the crisis in South Asia?
 
  • Why is India's nuclear policy controversial?
 
  • Why is Pakistan threatening to resume testing of nuclear weapons?

 

Internet Sites for Nuclear Non-Proliferationist

South Asia, Documents, Reports & Statements
Get expert info about arms control and statements and reports on South Asia from the Center for Nonproliferation Studies.

U.S. Policy Towards South Asia
Want to know the U.S. foreign policy and relations with the countries in the South Asia region? Country information, nuclear testing info, and South Asia briefings, remarks, statements and testimony by Secretary of State Madeline Albright.

Indian and Pakistani Nuclear Tests
Center for Nonproliferation Studies provides links to related websites, including commentaries, maps, photos and a lot more.

Discover India
This is the official Indian government website with links to nuclear policy, India at the U.N., a country profile, and foreign relations.

India and Pakistan: Tense Neighbors
In-depth news report on nuclear testing in Pakistan and India with

Top Internet Links
Gives you everything you want to know.

"Gauri and Prithvi: The Subcontinent Goes Nuclear
The Ask Asia Society has a complete summary of nuclear testing in the subcontinent, plus the U.S. policy toward Indian and Pakistan, and viewpoints of world leaders about the nuclear arms in South Asia.

Nuclear Age Peace Foundation
"The Comprehensive Test Ban Treaty Site" has been put together by the
Coalition to Reduce Nuclear Dangers
There are links here to everything you want to know about nuclear disarmament! Includes data on U.S. policy, testing, and South Asian nations' opinions.

 

 

Human Rights Activist's Portfolio

 

Use the Internet information linked below to answer these questions specifically related to the effect that the conflict between India and Pakistan has on human rights.

 
  • What is happening to the Hindus and Muslims who live in Kashmir?
 
  • Compare the role the United Nations plays through its peacekeeping missions to that of Amnesty International.

 
  • How can human rights be maintained by the governments of India and Pakistan?
 
  • How would a peace treaty affect the cause of human rights in the subcontinent?
 
  • What is the main idea of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights?

 

Internet Sites for Human Rights Activist

Human Rights Report-India

Human Rights Report-Pakistan
These two sites give a human rights report on both countries from the viewpoint of the U.S. Department of State.

You must read:
The Universal Declaration of Human Rights

Understanding Human Rights
This arm of the United Nations promotes understanding of human rights and the Declaration of Human Rights.

Kashmir
Facts, opinions, reports, resolutions, pacts, agreements, articles, research, discussions, and further links on the Kashmir issue all in one place. Don't forget to focus on the following reports on Kashmir by:
The UN
Amnesty International
International Commission of Jurists

Kashmir Council for Human Rights
The Kashmir Council for Human Rights was founded in 1990 to campaign for the observance of internationally recognized human rights in Kashmir.

Amnesty International Reports on Pakistan
Amnesty International Reports on India
Want to know who is doing what to whom? Amnesty International provides country reports on human rights violations.

Nuclear Age Peace Foundation
There are many links to various cool peace sites.