In 2002, former US President, Bill Clinton described Kashmir as "the most dangerous place in the world." The conflict between India, Pakistan, and Kashmir insurgent groups has its roots in the 1947 withdrawal of Great Britain from their former colony. India and Pakistan conducted nuclear tests in 1998 and the two countries each hold significant numbers of nuclear warheads. India and Pakistan fough
t two wars over the issue of Kashmir in 1947 and 1965. These two neighbors came dangerously close to a third war during the Kargil conflict in 1999 and the conflict continues today. The International City of Peace has established in Srinagar at the SAMAD Peace Academy on SAMAD Island of Peace and has been involved in conflict resolution and nonviolence education and practice for a number of years. VISION: To develop an environment of peace in Kashmir. A peace plan is on the table to form an autonomous free-trade region in Kashmir. THE GOALS:
Help people develop a mindset of peace and nonviolence rather than violence being the only option. Participate in the annual Peace One Day… International Day of Peace on September 21 as established by the United Nations every year. Conduct seminars/workshops on Peace
Leadership Training and through the Preservation of the Environment so that people can become Ambassadors of Peace. Demonstrate to the people around the world that Kashmiri people are really nonviolent and peaceful. Establish a trust in the development of SAMAD Peace Academy
