BACK FROM THE BRINK: INDIA-PAKISTAN TIES REVISITED (hb)2012

India Pakistan ties revisited long-lasting stability in South Asia can only be built on peaceful and mutually respectful relation between India and Pakistan There is little doubt that such relations will constitute the keystone to a positive and prosperous future for all the people of the region This is recognized by all those of goodwill but the road to this goal has proved to be very difficult and dangerous Long-served as volatile fuel in inflaming antagonisms that have too often ignited hatred and horrendous violence Why have these differences not led instead to peaceful acceptance of diversity rather than the current stare of perpetual tension why is it that this diversity is not perceived as mutually enriching Pakistani and india intellectuals of boodwill who have contributed to this volume have courageously addressed these questions Author: Dr Riaz Shaikh