Using a real world situation to understand theories

To help you better understand the theories, we will apply them to a real-world ongoing situation between India, Pakistan, and to a lesser degree, China, over the region of Kashmir.  Please read the background information below then follow each of the highlighted links to read more about recent situation Kashmir. 

It might help you to refer to the chart on the theories as you think about how a realist, liberal, or Marxist would view what is happening in this region and between these countries. 

Read the Q&A Kashmir Dispute article and answer the following questions in your own words. Do not cut and paste; that is plagiarism. Be sure to follow the Standard for Written outlined in your course syllabus.

1) What three countries have contesting claims over the territory of Kashmir? Explain the rationale each gives for its claim over the territory.

2) How many wars have been fought since 1947 directly as a result of this territorial dispute?

3) The two main countries that lay claim to the territory have nuclear weapons. True or False?

4) Identify the two main religions people practice in Kashmir.

5) The Kashmiri people have a strong voice due to their long history of unity. True or False?

6)  How does the situation affect the people and their livelihoods (Bus service and Tourists flock back to Kashmir)?