1. What 2 factors related to the earthquake might improve relations between India and Pakistan?  (For a map of the area, click here.)

2. Why is Kashmir a major cause of tension between India and Pakistan?  (For background on Kashmir from Human Rights Watch, click here.)

3.  What initial offer of assistance from India was turned down by Pakistan?  How is the U.S. helping in this area?

4.  What assistance has Pakistani President Musharraf since accepted from India?  Why do you think Pakistan accepted this help?

5.  How many wars have India and Pakistan fought over Kashmir?  Describe two steps India and Pakistan have taken in recent months toward establishing a peaceful relationship. (para. 15-16)

6.  Why did rebels and the Indonesian government sign a peace treaty recently?

7.  How do reports by Outlook India (para. 23) differ from those of The Times of India (para. 31-32)?