Nicole Lacarrubb Seminar: International Relations April 3, 2002 India-Conflict: The Clash Over Kashmir “Rumors of War, Hints of Peace” “52 Are Hurt in Attacks on Civilians in Kashmir” “Rumors of War, Hints of Peace” written on February 4, 2002 seems not only timely, but also greatly insightful. The author, Fareed Zakira, points out a couple of key factors about the volatile situation in South Asia. Zakaria quickly reveals a prediction that while explosive the situation will probably not elevate beyond …showed first 75 words of 509 total…

…showed last 75 words of 509 total…a half of a decade, why is this significant? It has been over six months since an attack resulting in similar injuries has occurred. Alleged Islamic militants threw a grenade at a Srinagar, India bus stop wounding 52 civilians. The grenade was released on a Friday afternoon while Muslims were assembling for prayers. No one has taken claim for the recent event, but one thing is clear, ‘Hints of Peace’ may be a little less imminent.