> Also, don't forget Indian forces history in Kashmir. Yes, this is the major difference between the two regions. But in terms of recent events, the main diffe

> Also, don't forget Indian forces history in Kashmir. Yes, this is the major difference between the two regions. But in terms of recent events, the main difference between Kashmir and Catalonia -- other than the lack of military involvement in Catalonia -- is the greater degree of oppression in Kashmir. Similar strategies and tactics were used by the more powerful polity in both crises. > May be Scotland and the UK would have been a better example Yes, I originally wrote that in my comment, but deleted it because it seemed too rambling. In any case, I wouldn't hold up the reaction of the Spanish government to Catalonia's moves toward greater autonomy to be some kind of democratic ideal.