Solutions to the Conflicts in Kashmir

As of now, there are a few solutions out there to the conflicts in Kashmir. But there are three soultions that are the most probable in succeeding. These likely solutions include:

1. Kashmir joins Pakistan: Pakistan considers this solution to be the best of the other solutions. Considering Pakistan wouldn't mind obtaining Kashmir, this could be a good solution for the Kashmiri people who want to get away from Indian rule which they view as cruel and evil. But this could cause problems. Even though the majority of Kashmiris is Muslim, the Buddhists and Hindus would not take this over well. Also, India has long sinced rejected the idea of a plebiscite as means of settling the Kashmir issue.

http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/shared/spl/hi/south_asia/03/kashmir_future/html/2.stm

2. Line of Control turns into international boundary: Currently, there is only a Line of Control that separates Pakistani Kashmir from Indian Kashmir. This solution proposes to make the Line of Control an international boundary between Pakistan and India. India would like to formalize this solution but Pakistan and Kashmiri activists reject this plan because they both want greater control over the region.

http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/shared/spl/hi/south_asia/03/kashmir_future/html/

3. Independent Kashmir valley: This solution is considered by some to be the best because it would address the grievances of those (in Kashmir valley) who have been fighting against the Indian government. This solution would be a win for both Pakistan and India because they both still obtained a good amount of land. However, if the independent Kashmir valley did not get external assistance, the region might not be economically viable.

http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/shared/spl/hi/south_asia/03/kashmir_future/html/6.stm

These links provide great detail of these solutions as well as other possible solutions to the conflicts in Kashmir.

An Interview with an Adult

I interviewed my mother on this topic and after I gave her a general overview of the topic, she was greatly surprised on the seriousness of the matter. She was familiar that there are (and past) problems between India, Pakistan, and the Kashmir area but did not realize that the conflict was heating once again and severe actions were being taken. Her view on the matter was direct : that Indian Kashmir should not have to put up with the crimes the Idian military commits and India should provide better resolutions to settle the conflict. Also, she said Pakistan should keep staying out of this matter and not cause greater conflict then there already is. She then said this topic was very important and interesting because it could rise into a very known and very heated conflict that could  cause international problems.