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Panelists:
Dr. Ghulam Nabi Fai, President, Kashmir American Council
Dr. Vijay K. Sazawal, International Coordinator, Indo-American Kashmir Forum
Mr. Muhammad Aslam Khan, Deputy Chief of Mission, Embassy of Pakistan
Ambassador John McDonald, Chairman, Institute for Multi-Track Diplomacy
Mr. Frederic Grare, South Asia Scholar, Carnegie Endowment for Int’l Peace
Moderator: Professor Solon Simmons, Institute for Conflict Analysis and Resolution
The Kashmir conflict is a human and ecological tragedy the international community has paid little attention to since its inception in 1947. Referred to as "paradise lost," its people have lived amidst the fear of death, insecurity, helplessness and unceasing trauma.
The protracted conflict stands as a nuclear flashpoint between India and Pakistan and continues to engender violence in the valley, including summary executions, rape, and torture. The forum seeks to bring together key players, diaspora and scholars to generate a discussion on the potential peace-making role of the international community.