CONFLICTED Subcontinental Rift
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Jun 22, 2022 Explore the tumultuous history of the Indian subcontinent, focusing on the Partition and its key figures like Gandhi and Jinnah. Delve into the geopolitical complexities surrounding Kashmir, uncovering myths and revealing the land's strategic importance. Discover the rich cultural exchanges influenced by the Mughal Empire, and how colonial policies shaped communal identities. The ongoing crisis in Kashmir is contrasted with its breathtaking landscapes, highlighting both beauty and conflict, while potential solutions for peace are discussed.
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Kashmir's Complexities
- The Kashmir conflict isn't simply Islam versus Hinduism.
- Western modernity destabilized the pre-modern world, causing the conflict.
Kashmir's Militarization
- Kashmir is the most heavily militarized zone globally.
- Roughly a million troops from India and Pakistan face each other there.
Smiling Buddha
- India's first nuclear weapon test in 1974 was called "Operation Smiling Buddha".
- The name is ironic given Buddha's pacifist nature.