The Indian high road; Rao stresses talks on Kashmir and more trade

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Indian Prime Minister PV Narasimha Rao insists he wants a full and open dialogue with Pakistan regarding their differences over Kashmir and Muslims in India. Emphasizing the secular nature of India's government, he claims it has helped improve conditions greatly in the disputed province over several years, through improved human-rights programs and work to reduce poverty. He believes the US concern over nuclear proliferation is misplaced and shrill, distracting Pakistan and India from the vital work of encouraging contact.

Prime ministers, Rao, P.V. Narasimha

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No war, no peace

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Tensions between India and Pakistan remain high in the wake of the World Cup cricket tournament and other, more martial incidents, but only an accident is likely to lead to war soon. Many citizens and officials on both sides acknowledge passions often run too high and prevent the resolution of problems. Kashmir remains the chief bone of contention, though fears of an arms race, perhaps fanned by US intelligence sources backing a nuclear test ban, and broader human-rights concerns also prevent cooperation.

Analysis, International aspects, Cover Story, Nuclear nonproliferation, Geopolitics

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'Hawks on both sides.' (Benazir Bhutto)(Interview)

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Prime Minister Benazir Bhutto of Pakistan claims India refuses to engage in necessary talks on the root of the two countries' dispute, the Kashmir region. She fears India will ignite an arms race with its insistence on developing new missiles and weapons systems, and that it will delay signing of the Comprehensive Test Ban Treaty in the interest of developing full nuclear potential. The ring magnets China recently supplied to Pakistan have many uses, not just uranium enrichment for creating weapons.

Nuclear weapons, Bhutto, Benazir

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