Given the truth of the generalization that men start conflicts and women are left to pick up the pieces, it is hardly surprising that women are at the forefront of peace efforts around the world. This is also the case in India and Pakistan, where the peace movement, particularly Track Two or people-to-people dialogues, has gained tremendous momentum over the last decade. The involvement of women in this process has been crucial, although they have not necessarily always acted from a gender perspective. At the same time, it must be recognized that people’s diplomacy, while...
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