Panos-Himal Roundtables

Panos South Asia, in association with Himal Southasian, has by now held seven India-Pakistan 'gatekeepers' retreats' since May 2002, when the first get-together was organised near Kathmandu. These retreats, which bring together senior journalists and experts with in-depth knowledge of the bilateral processes, spring from the faith that in a world of changing equations and moods, rapprochement  between New Delhi and Islamabad is a key factor for a safe and prosperous Southasia. All seven retreats have been moderated by Kanak Mani Dixit, editor of Himal. The full transcripts are below.

9th Panos Himal Roundtable
Challenges and opportunities for lasting peace in India, Pakistan and Afghanistan
Belgium (October 2010)

8th Panos Himal Roundtable
Fresh paradigms for peace: Evolving a new framework for negotiations in North Southasia
Salzburg, Austria (October 2009)

7th Panos Himal Roundtable
Re-imagining India-Pakistan relations
Barcelona, Spain (August 2008)