<p> WORLD OPINION</p><p> “ The Indian Sub-Continent is perhaps the most dangerous place in the world</p><p> today because of the tension over Kashmir.” (President Bill Clinton – March 10,</p><p>2000). </p><p> “Kashmir is a nuclear flashpoint.” (Helen Clark, Prime Minister of New Zealand</p><p>– October, 2004). </p><p> “All of us remain concerned that the issue of Jammu & Kashmir should be solved</p><p> through peaceful negotiations and should be willing to land all the strength we</p><p> have to resolution of this matter.” (Nelson Mandela, President of South Africa at</p><p> the NAM Summit – September 2, 1998). </p><p> “The question of plebiscite is still valid in Jammu & Kashmir and can be invoked</p><p> for a permanent solution of the issue.” (Margaret Thatcher, Former Prime Minster</p><p>– March, 1996). </p><p> “The world has been reluctant to recognize the insurgency in Jammu & Kashmir</p><p> as terrorism.” (Tony Blair – September 1, 2005). </p><p> “We should probably try to facilitate a better understanding between Pakistan and</p><p>India and try to resolve the Kashmir crisis so that they can stay focused not on</p><p>India, but on the situation with those militants (in Afghanistan).” (Barack Obama</p><p>– November 3, 2008)</p>