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Question
Why would South Asia continue to be known as a conflict-prone zone? Explain.
Solution
Several conflicts have erupted in the South Asian region:
- The region's main conflict is between India and Pakistan. The conflict is primarily over control of the Kashmir region. Both countries claim control of this region.
- Another source of contention is border disputes between India and China. China refused to accept the border lines drawn by the British.
- Aside from that, internal conflicts on political and social issues exist in countries such as Nepal and Pakistan.
- The insurgency has also been reported in India's North Eastern states. This insurgency was backed by groups based in Bangladesh, Pakistan, and China.
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