Kashmir has been a focus between the nations of Pakistan and
India since the two neighbours cast off their shackles from the UK. They have
gone to war and frightened the rest of us re the prospect of things going
nuclear. Once again there is cause for concern as both sides blame the other
for recent deaths of soldiers. India is particularly angered by the alleged
'barbaric beheading and mutilation of the corpses of two of its soldiers. What
is noticeable this time is the extent to which both countries are playing down
the possible reactions. Both leaders have maintained that the incident should
not be escalated; while at the same time allowing their citizens to let off
steam in the street surrounding the High Commissions. Maybe shows that despite
the actions of the 'men on the ground' the two nations hold shared beliefs that
they must not allow the ugly spectre of war play out on our TV screens. This
must be even more difficult for the Pakistani Government, as they have large areas
of their country that are virtually 'no-go zones' for their military; areas
where the Taliban its like hold sway. These two proud Commonwealth nations must
uphold peaceful coexistence for the sake of the region and the world.
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