This case study explores the shift away from interreligious harmony and toward
sectarian strife in Kashmiri society, particularly over the last three decades,
and how religious antagonisms have played into both local politics and
warfare between India and Pakistan. The case study exposes the nature of the
situation in Kashmir through five questions: What are the historical origins of
the conflict over Kashmir? How are religious factors involved in the conflict?
How important were international religious and political forces? What role
do socioeconomic factors play? How does religion intersect with these other
factors in driving outcomes? Along with its core text, the case study features a
timeline of key events, a guide to relevant religious groups and nongovernmental
organizations, and a list of recommended further readings.
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