Expanding Cross-LoC Interactions: Perspectives from India
· 01 Oct, 2009 · 131 · Issue Brief
While there are numerous criticisms of the nature and content of the cross-LoC interactions initiated so far, not many in J&K, on either side of the LoC, dispute their usefulness or the need to expand this process. India and Pakistan, despite the breakdown in their dialogue after the Mumbai attacks in October 2008, have continued with this interaction. However, there is much more that needs to and can be done without either country compromising its stated position. What are the major issues involved in cross-LoC CBMs? While numerous recommendations have been made in the past, can these be prioritized? Which issues need to be addressed immediately? How can the existing CBMs be improved and made more productive?