Why doesn the US lend a helping hand with the Kashmir conflict?
The US wants to be friends with both Pakistan and India. That makes US involvement in this problem very difficult. On one hand, we have a treaty with Pakistan that says if they go to war with anyone, we will help them. We will honor that treaty. Pakistan shares a border with Afganistan. In our fight on terrorism, that border is most important, and Pakistan’s help is critical. On the other hand, we don’t want India mad at us. We do a great deal of trade with India that is mutually advantageous. But mostly, India is our friend. If Pakistan goes to war with India, we would have a really tough time with that. So, we try very hard not to get involved. We couldn’t win. Click here for a list of links with additional information and maps pertinent to this conflict Teacher Notes: Goal of the Debate Roadblocks The goal of this debate is to show your students, given the positions of all parties involved, that debate can not solve this problem. With the teacher’s help, nothing will be accomplished
