The Q&A recognizes that most people lead busy lives and bring different levels of background information to the issues. It is written for the traveled, humanitarian cosmopolitan who is sympathetic to plight, but can spare little time and mental space to digest the details and names of yet another area of ethnic conflict. In all likelihood, s/he also probably sees nationalism much like religion: one may not get it, but we ignore its abiding importance to some people at our own collective peril.
Why is secession from India sought?
How big is Manipur? The northeast?
Is secession from India realistic?
Is the dream of independence widely held?
What is Indian policy towards the uplands?
How does India see the northeast?
Is this like Kashmir or other regional problems in India? What is the perspective of the rebels?
How is the region seen as non-essential?
Isn't Manipur Hindu, with a cultural affinity to India?
Why don't Manipuris feel Indian?
How does the arms approach take shape?
Is the shooting of civilians legal?
How does the army affect everyday life?
Where do the rebels fit in?
Do the people support the rebels?
Do China and Pakistan play a hand?
Why don't we hear more about this?
Are foreign visitors in danger?
