The Unintended Consequences of Belligerent Neutrality The recent visit by US Ambassador Sergio Gor to Indian administered Kashmir has sparked a diplomatic controversy that threatens to destabilize an already fragile region.
During a press conference on August 19, the ambassador stated, "This is an important part of India.
" This comment, meant to be conciliatory but misinterpreted or intentionally provocative, has set off a chain reaction of diplomatic tensions between Pakistan and the United States.