[Reader-list] Some Points from discussions

Naeem Mohaiemen naeem.mohaiemen at gmail.com
Mon Sep 15 23:33:48 IST 2008


> From: Jeebesh <jeebesh at sarai.net>
>
> 1) Creation of a De-militarised Zone. A small UN force stationed.



The two biggest suppliers of soldiers to the UN are Bangladesh & Pakistan.

BD has been frequently cited as a possible candidate to lead a multi-nation
UN peacekeeping force in Iraq.

UN peacekeeping has also had an impact on domestic politics
http://www.economist.com/world/asia/displaystory.cfm?story_id=8730316
http://www.economist.com/world/asia/displaystory.cfm?story_id=9867423

But I think a BD led UN peacekeeping force in Kashmir would not fly.


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