Abstract
Kashmir conflict between Pakistan and India has been a source of severe
conflict between the two states throughout the post-independence history of sub- continent. Both the states have extremely divergent perspectives regarding
ownership of Kashmir with stringent standpoints. The claims have gained intensity
to the extent that they have become the symbols of national prestige and none of
the disputant parties can roll back its claim even having recognized the facts on
ground. Despite 68 years have passed since the independence, the dispute seems
not to be resolved in the near future. The stagnancy regarding dispute over
Kashmir has several drawbacks that have halted the potential regional
developments and both the states are suffering a lot in every field of life including
socio-politico-economic as well as in international relations. The study suggests
that the Kashmir conflict can be dealt at its best by adopting ‘Conflict
Management’ technique based on ‘Collaborative’ approach of conflict resolution,
which may further create opportunities for the ultimate resolution of the dispute.
How to manage the Kashmir conflict is a big question. The study has provided an
innovative idea of creating Loose Confederation of Jammu & Kashmir territories
across the line of control, which can be a feasible option that can at least provide
opportunities for the socio-politico-economic development of the people of
Kashmir while not compromising the stringent viewpoints of both India and
Pakistan. By adopting the conflict management technique based on collaborative
approach, the socio-economic development can be assured at least, which may
contribute to reduce the burden of hostile history over the natives at its minimum.
Syed Shahid Hussain Bukhari. (2016) Managing Kashmir Conflict: A Collaborative Approach, Journal of the Research Society of Pakistan, Volume 53, Issue 1.
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