Disputing Countries

The countries disputing are India, Pakistan, China, and the Kashmiri people.

India's Claims and Control

India claims the entire state of Jammu and Kashmir and as of 2010, administers approximately 43% of the region, including most of Jammu, the Kashmir Valley, Laddakh, and the Siachen Glacier.

Pakistan's Control

India's claim is contested by Pakistan, which controls approximately 37% of Kashmir, namely Azad Kashmir and the northern areas of Gilgit and Baltistan.

Recent Developments

Numerous changes have been taking place inside Jammu and Kashmir. The Indian Government has organized a successful election for the state legislative assembly. The departure from ultra-left policies by China after Mao's demise, and India's willingness to negotiate the boundary issue with greater pragmatism, as well as signing of the maintenance of peace and tranquillity agreement along border areas in 1993 and the agreement on confidence building measures in 1996 have been seen as advantageous for a Sino-Indian detente.

Issues Addressed in the Book

This book will address and outline the following issues India, China and Pakistan face that have increased the tension and proliferation of nuclear weapons on the South Asian continent: conflict, border issues, war, territory, religious diversity, economic conditions, Indian leadership, China leadership, Pakistani leadership and the nuclear issue.