The first international conference's full title:

India-Pakistan Relations: Prospects and Challenges

Purpose:

Analyze the significant issue pertaining to peace building in South Asia, with particular reference to the on-going peace dialogue between India and Pakistan. In particular, the following issues will be discussed:

1.      Why have Pakistan and India failed to resolve their disputes, including the issue of Kashmir?

2.      What are the main stumbling blocks to achieving a breakthrough in the development of peace between the two countries?

3.      How can civil society organizations play a more enduring and meaningful role in the process?

4.      How can academia network and join forces to promote peace in South Asia?

Dates:

December 1-2, 2007

Venue:

Preston University, Islamabad, Pakistan<www.preston.edu.pk>

Sponsors:

Preston University, Islamabad

Co-sponsor: The Institute for Multi-Track Diplomacy (IMTD), Arlington, VA, USA <www.IMTD.org>

Registration fees:

Pak Rs. 1,000. or US$ 17 or Euro 13

Intended participants:

Academia, writers, journalists, students of international relations, political science,  South Asia, history, political activists, diplomats, members of political parties,  and state officials.