The Congressional Pakistan Kashmir Caucus Agenda
The Pakistan and Indian border-region of Kashmir remains one of the most nuclear charged areas of the world. Concerns for the ever-increasing instability of the region places a moral and social responsibility on all nations to search for a non-violent solution to the conflict.
Resolution of the sensitive, complex, and tragic circumstance for all Kashmiri’s is further prevented by negative stereotypes, which ultimately discourages international support for intervention in the conflict.
The most critical advancement that can be made towards peace in South Asia is to work towards a de-escalation of the violence and hostility between the people. Significant progress can be made towards that goal by focusing on ways to:
- Decrease human rights violations, including the killing and torturing of innocent civilians
- Improve the quality of life through educational opportunities and increasing economic productivity
- De-militarize the region
- Resolve the governance issues of the people of Kashmir
