In five pages this paper discusses the tensions that exist in Pakistani and Indian political relations from an historical perspective. Seven sources ar cited in the bibliography.
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influential city of Kashmir. However, despite whatever ideological basis each has for making these claims, the fact remains that this city was given to India in the 1947 agreement
which divided that area between India and the newly-created Pakistan. In the years since, India already agreed to give Pakistan one third of Kashmir, but Pakistan wants control of
the entire city. Obviously, India doesnt agree and for obvious reasons. They feel this is a clear abuse of their generosity, and that they have already given enough.
In this there is sound evidence, and indeed India should fight to retain their rights to the city of Kashmir if that is what is required. The
Conflict Between India and Pakistan India and Pakistan have been bitter enemies for a very long time, dating back to about 50
years ago when the British dismantled the their Indian empire (India and Pakistan: Tense Neighbors, 2002). But, it is important to understand that this hatred doesnt simply have to
do with politics, but is a deeper resentment over issues involving religion and history (India and Pakistan: Tense Neighbors, 2002). These are less likely to be issues which are
easily resolved (India and Pakistan: Tense Neighbors, 2002). In 1947, India gained its independence from Britain, and as a result the Asian
subcontinent was divided into India, which is Hindu dominated, and Pakistan, which was newly created and predominantly Muslim (India and Pakistan: Tense Neighbors, 2002). However, adding to all
of this confusion was the status of Kashmir, since both Pakistan and India claimed it (India and Pakistan: Tense Neighbors, 2002). This resulted in a war, and upon the