Editor's note: C. Christine Fair is a political scientist at the RAND Corporation specializing in South Asian politics and military affairs. RAND is a nonprofit institution that conducts research and provides analysis to address challenges facing the United States and the world. Christine Fair says the Mumbai attacks highlighted sources of violence in the region. (CNN) -- As the last Mumbai sites were being cleared of terrorists, grim signs emerged of the challenges that face India and Pakistan. Unfortunately, beginning to know what the Mumbai attack was -- and what it was not -- only augurs more violence for India. At least three factors are at play.
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Christine Fair: Mumbai attacks show sources of tension in the region
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She says signs point to potential for more violence after attacks
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Fair: Inequality gives rise to grievances among India's Muslim population
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She says India is not well-prepared to respond to violent upheaval
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