Dr. Paul Stott speaking at University of Leicester on Terrorism in J&K, organized by EFSAS

Описание: 28 April 2018, Leicester: The European Foundation for South Asian Studies (EFSAS), an Amsterdam based think-tank, in collaboration with the University of Leicester United Nations Society organized a One-Day Conference on ‘Terrorism in Jammu & Kashmir’ at the University of Leicester, United Kingdom. The event assembled students from different universities across the UK, who having avid interest in the fields of politics, international relations, strategic studies and diplomacy, participated in the Conference. Apart from the University of Leicester, students from King’s College, Warwick University, Lancaster University, University of York and De Montfort University, took part in the Conference. The format of the event was prototypical to the United Nations Security Council and was moderated by Yoana Barakova (Research Analyst EFSAS), Pranay Megchiani (President, Leicester University UN Society) and Jedidiah Hungbeme (Vice-President, Leicester University UN Society).

The Conference further welcomed Dr. Paul Stott and Mr. Junaid Qureshi as key-note speakers, who in their lectures to the participants, gave background information on Terrorism in Jammu & Kashmir, Indo-Pak relations and the Jammu & Kashmir conflict. Through an in-depth analysis from their respective areas of expertise, the speakers fostered the critical thinking, and enhanced the knowledge and understanding of the participants in relation to the sensitivities and complexities of the Jammu & Kashmir conflict.