The tragic terrorist attacks in Mumbai, India reveal how vulnerable we all are any where in the world. According to the article, Terrorist Strike on Mumbai adds to U.S. perils in region, on the front page of Sunday’s Tribune, at least 195 people were killed during the attacks. Indian officials believe that Pakistan based militants coordinated and executed the attacks. Some believe that this action stems from the conflict over the land of Kashmir. According to Saturday’s Tribune, India and Pakistan have already fought two wars over this province. More recently however, with the encouragement of the United States, India and Pakistan have been moving slowly to mend their relationship.Do you think that the governments of Pakistan and India will be able to move forward after this attack?
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This could get ugly, and fast. Especially with our military presence in the middle east already, a war between two nuclear countries is not what we need right now. From what I've read so far, this is a huge step back in the peace process between the two countries. I think these attacks are comparable the assassination of Benazir Bhutto in 2007. She was the first female prime minister of a Muslim country, she had many ideas of reform and was against terrorism groups such as the Taliban and AL Quadea. Her killer was indeed an Al Quaeda militant. Had she not been killed, things might be different today with regards to Taliban presence in Pakistan. Tensions have been high between these two countries since they gained independence from British rule in 1947. India's main religions is Hinduism and Buddhism and Pakistan's being Islam. These differences also create a lot of tension in the region, each country thinks their beliefs are better.
Point is, we should not take these attacks with a grain of salt, if these two powers go to war, we are very much affected. This would bring fallout in the middle east and potentially a world war.
I don't think they will be able to move forward for awhile. When an attack like this occurs many countries are quick to blame and quick to strike back. These countries in my opinion should define the source of these attacks and then make a rational decision before going forward.
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