am pleased to announce the following:
The first international peace conference:
Purpose:
Analyze the significant issue pertaining to peace building in South Asia, with particular reference to the on-going peace dialogue between India and Pakistan. In particular, the following issues will be discussed:
1. Why have Pakistan and India failed to resolve their disputes, including the issue of Kashmir?
2. What are the main stumbling blocks to achieving a breakthrough in the development of peace between the two countries?
3. How can civil society organizations play a more enduring and meaningful role in the process?
4. How can academia network and join forces to promote peace in South Asia?
Dates:
December 1-2, 2008
Venue:
International Islamic University, Islamabad, Pakistan
Sponsors:
International Islamic University, Islamabad
Co-sponsor: The Institute for Multi-Track Diplomacy (IMTD), Arlington, VA, USA
Intended participants:
Academia, writers, journalists, students of international relations, political science, South Asia, history, political activists, diplomats, members of political parties, and state officials.
Contact:
For further details contact
Dr Sohail Mahmood
Professor, Department of Politics & International Relations
International Islamic University, Islamabad
Tags: INDIA-PAKISTAN RELATIONS PROSPECTS AND CHALLENGES
