The 2011 Conference on Disarmament began contentiously when Pakistan’s representative criticized U.S. support for full Indian membership in export control organizations that would allow it to engage in nuclear trade. This Peace Brief seeks to capture… Read more
This report, commissioned by the United States Institute of Peace, examines the Indus Waters Treaty and its role in contemporary international hydropolitics in the Indus basin, paying particular attention to the most recent river development projects on… Read more
Pakistan and India are defying the global trend toward reduction in nuclear arsenals. This Peace Brief looks at several reasons for this prognosis.SummaryPakistan and India are defying the global trend toward reduction in nuclear arsenals.Both countries… Read more
A new USIP report examines how the $1 trillion tourist industry can help strengthen stability in developing countries. Summary Tourism is a vital part of the global economy, generating roughly $1 trillion as parts of the developing world increasingly… Read more
The recent formation of the Federation of Jammu and Kashmir Chamber of Commerce and Industry has the potential to play a promising role in future efforts to reduce tensions between India and Pakistan over the disputed territory of Kashmir. In the special… Read more