Analyzing the Pressures (internal and external) in Conflict Resolution

Abstract

ABSTRACT Kashmir is an unresolved dispute since its inception. In addition, it added more to the misery of Kashmiri people when the extremist BJP government revoked the special status of Kashmir. Moreover, imposed curfew, cutting all the means of communication. The two South Asian rival neighbors, which were not able to settle this issue until date were again at war. South Asia is famous as so-called nuclear flash point of the world. Both India and Pakistan have always relied on third party involvement for resolution of disputes. Moreover, US always played a role of a mediator instead of being an arbitrator as both sides were reluctant and consider this issue to get resolved by negotiation and they were least welcoming to comply with the final verdict or decisions of any arbitrator. Nevertheless, since the Indo-US nuclear deal is signed in 2008, US role as a mediator failed. There is, nothing much left for Pakistan except for drawing international attention to human rights abuses in the valley. In the past UN passed many resolutions to resolve this disturbing issue but nothing was helpful. Both the parties to the conflict could not come at the same page whenever the possible options were discussed. Different models were disused and proposed but all were just restricted to papers not having any practical implications. However, with the help of powerful states like US, China, both the parties to the conflict could come at negotiating table. Facilitating peace and security for the Kashmir region. India, being pushed, by the international community could come forward for the stability of state and region at large.