CSA Publications

Edited by V R Raghavan
Published by Vij Books India Pvt Ltd
ISBN:978-93-81411-21-6

The problem in Jammu and Kashmir, having caused three major wars between India and Pakistan, has since late 1980’s become a serious internal security problem. This is a politico-religious conflict reflecting elements of secession, self rule and greater economic control. Its effects are not only across the border but also global, with its potential to lead to war between two nuclear weapon states.

The CSA study focuses on the consequences since causes remain historical while consequences are realities which societies and the government have to face. In long lasting internal conflicts, consequences tend to influence the conflict and even become the drivers of conflict. The generation which has been born and brought up facing the consequences also develops stakes in them.

This volume focuses external and internal consequences of the conflict exploring the impact on governance, economy, inter–provincial and inter–religious relations, and specific segments of the society. It comprises of twelve research papers presented at the seminar held in Jammu in September 2010 in collaboration with the Department of Strategic and Regional Studies (DSRS), University of Jammu.

Table of Contents

Acknowledgement

Foreword

1. Introduction
K. Srinivasan and Ancy Joseph

Conflict Overview and Impact on Polity

2. Conflict Overview
S S Bloeria

3. Politics and Inter- Regional Relations
Balraj Puri

External Dimensions

4. Kashmir Conflict: A Reflection of Competing Nationalisms of India and Pakistan

Baljit Singh Mann

5. Pakistan’s Policy towards the Conflict
Mohammad Monir Alam

Impact on Economy

6. Impact on Economy

R L Bhat

7. Impact on Trade and Commerce
Vikrant Kuthiala

Inter-Provincial & Inter-Religious Relations

8. Impact on Inter-Provincial Relations
Navnita Chaddha Behera

9. Kashmir Special Status: Myth and Reality
Noor Ahmed Baba

10. Impact on Inter-Religious/ Communal relations

Arun Joshi

Effect on Specific Segments of Society

11. Gender Dimension of the Conflict
Roopali Sharma

12. Impact of Conflict on Gujjars and Bakerwals
Javaid Rahi

13. Politics of Displacement and Trust Deficit

Pradeep Dutta

Contributors

Edited by Sanjoy Hazarika and V R Raghavan
Published by Vij Books India Pvt Ltd
ISBN 13: 978-93-81411-12-4

The instability in Northeast India is characterized by two distinct factors – ethnic clashes among the indigenous groups and political movement against the Union Government. The conflicting dynamics in the Northeast ranges from insurgency for secession to insurgency for autonomy, from terrorism to ethnic clashes, to problems of continuous inflow of migrants and the fight over resources. Moreover, vested interests and inter tribal and inter factional rivalry have led militant groups to continually clash among themselves, plunging the region in a vicious cycle of militancy, social violence and lack of economic growth. These armed conflicts have given impetus to small arms proliferation, narcotics trade and a parallel economy. The democratic deficits and how the Central Government and the states have addressed these concerns are of interest.

The location of the region, politically and geographically, has a fundamental bearing on it and its people who aspire for different goals and how they try to reach these goals. The region shares borders with four countries: Myanmar, Bhutan, Bangladesh and Tibet/China and is connected to the Indian mainland by a narrow stretch of land. This adds to the trans – border ramifications to the conflicts.

To address these issues CSA with the help of Centre for Northeast Studies and Policy Research, Guwahati engaged a few experts who have contributed papers which were presented at the Seminar in New Delhi in July 2010 and the same stand published through this book.

Table of Contents

Acknowledgement

Foreword

1. Introduction

Sanjoy Hazarika

2. Impact of conflicts in the Northeast– With Special Reference to Manipur
N Mohendro Singh

3. ULFA Indo-Bangladesh Relations and Beyond
Samir Kumar Das

4. Migration mantra and the Bangladesh –Northeast Conundrum
Sanjib Kakoty

5. Nongpok Thong Hangba – Towards Cultural Collectives: Manipur and South East Asia
N Vijayalakshmi Brara

6. Internal Strife and External Impacts: The Issues of Nagaland and the Nagas
Udayon Misra

7. Ramifications of Conflicts in Tripura and Mizoram
Jayanta Bhattacharaya

Appendix

The Insurgent Northeast

E n Rammohan

Contributors