Kashmir in Conflict: India, Pakistan and the Unending War

The valley of Kashmir is a major flashpoint in South Asia, threatening the stability of a region of great strategic importance. This book 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 to the present day. It considers the hopes and fears of all protagonists, including India, Pakistan, and the people of Jammu and Kashmir, who are divided by their linguistic and cultural traditions and objectives.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 352 pages
Publication date: 25 February 2021
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC

The valley of Kashmir remains a significant source of tension in South Asia, posing a threat to the stability of a region of immense strategic significance. This comprehensive book, now in its fifth revised edition, delves into the historical conflict surrounding the former princely state of Jammu and Kashmir, situated on the borders of China and currently geographically divided between India and Pakistan. As Schofield narrates, the insurgency in the Kashmir valley has sparked severe tensions between the two nuclear neighbors, with China now emerging as a key player. Through extensive research, she considers the hopes and fears of all protagonists, including India, Pakistan, and the people of Jammu and Kashmir, who are divided not only by their linguistic and cultural traditions but also by their differing objectives. In addition to a new chapter covering recent developments, such as the abrogation of Article 370 of the Indian constitution by the BJP government in India in 2019, this book serves as an essential guide to the India-Pakistan Question, as recognized by the United Nations in 1948.

Weight: 538g
Dimension: 156 x 233 x 22 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780755607181
Edition number: 5 ed