Pakistan and India : Ending hatred syndrome
Dr. Jassim Taqui
The unfortunate escalation of tension between Pakistan and India is due to many factors. However, I would single out “hatred” among the neighboring states as the most serious reason behind the continued deterioration of the bilateral relations. Extremists in both countries who are tiny minority are undoubtedly the culprits.
Hate creates a narrative of deep and extreme emotional dislike. Although hate is a social and cultural construction, it should be contained since it could cause many disasters of immense magnitude.
Politicians in both countries are responsible for the spread of hatred just to satisfy their ego ; failing in the process to understand that such attitude is the main reason behind their miseries. Hatred creates anger, animosity and hostilities towards both nations. It has extended to the fields of culture, arts, music and sports ; making the leadership of both countries a laughing stock and a target of humiliating ridicule.
One would suggest that the leaders of both regimes should address this problem through constructing an atmosphere of trust, confidence-building measures and people-to- people contacts.
They should see themselves in the mirror and judge their policies: have they achieved anything good?
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