Kashmir in Conflict - a way forward?
Victoria Schofield examines the Kashmir region conflict in its historical context, from the period when the valley was an independent kingdom in its own right, to the struggle in the present day.
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The Kashmir region has been the subject of a dispute between India, Pakistan and China since the mid-20th century. Is there a way forward?
Our guest, Victoria Schofield, author of Kashmir in Conflict , currently in its fifth updated edition, examines the conflict over the former princely state of Jammu and Kashmir in its historical context, from the period when the valley was an independent kingdom in its own right, to the struggle in the present day.
Bordering China and currently de facto divided between India and Pakistan, the Kashmir valley has for over thirty years provoked serious tensions between the two nuclear neighbours, with China now a more interested player.
Join us online for what promises to be an illuminating evening for all those interested in understanding more about this troubled region and what the future might hold - here is your opportunity to hear from one of the foremost experts on South Asian politics.