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18 J. Pol. Stud. 1 (2011)

handle is hein.journals/jlo18 and id is 1 raw text is: Journal of Political Studies, Vol. 18, Issue 1, 1-14 Urgency for Inter-State Dialogue for Fighting Terrorism in South Asia Umbreen Javaid* Abstract South Asia today is in limelight of the world again, this time due to the ongoing terrorism in the region. Amongst other states in this region are India and Pakistan, the two antagonist and nuclear neighbors. The relations between the two countries are marred with tensions, conflicts and wars. At present the ongoing bilateral dialogue and peace process has once again been disrupted due to rising tensions between the two regarding cross border terrorism. This study attempts to investigate why there is urgency for inter- state dialogue between India and Pakistan. The paper further highlights how the issue of terrorism has adversely affected the peace efforts between the two countries and also the overall peace and security of South Asia. The paper concludes with the outcome that terrorism in the region can only be curtailed with joint efforts especially with regard to India and Pakistan. Key words: Terrorism, India, Pakistan, peace, dialogue Introduction: Declaration of war on terrorism by the western powers through the auspices of UNO in year 2001 had a very deep impact on the strategic postures of the two major powers of South Asia - India and Pakistan. 'President Musharaf changed the declared policy in the area of terror and even helped in the removal of the Taliban regime in Afghanistan, in cooperation with the coalition states' (Schweitzer and Shaul, 2010: 208-209). * Author is Associate Professor, Chairperson, Department of Political Science, and Director, Centre for South Asian Studies, University of the Punjab, Lahore - Pakistan