Conflict Resolution: India-Pakistan Kashmir Conflict

Running head: Conflict resolution
Conflict resolution

Conflict resolution
Table of Contents
Introduction.................................................................................................................................................3
Conflict between India and Pakistan............................................................................................................3
Conflict situations and key actors in conflict...............................................................................................4
Trends, development and sources in conflict resolution..............................................................................5
Conclusion...................................................................................................................................................5
References...................................................................................................................................................7
2

Conflict resolution
Introduction
The main aim of this task is to provide a brief overview about the conflict which is raised
between India and Pakistan. Kashmir conflict has been selected in the task that is a major
concern in front of both the countries. Due to Kashmir issues, terrorism has increased day by day
which is affecting the life of people adversely. Along with this, the paper explains that how
Kashmir conflict may affect the success and growth of India and Pakistan. The key actors which
are involved in Kashmir conflict has been discussed in the task. Further detail of the task has
been stated below.
Conflict between India and Pakistan
India is a well know country in South Asia and it is a seventh biggest country in the
world measured by area. It is a democratic country having second highest population. The
current population of India is approx 132.42 crores (Indiapopulation, 2018). Furthermore, it
maintains good and dynamic culture in the world. On the other hand, Pakistan is an Islamic
country in South Asia and it is a fifth most populous country in the world. It is 33rd biggest
country measured by area (Labourwatchpakistan, 2018). Due to various conflicts between India
and Pakistan, various Muslims continued to live in India. The various issues between India and
Pakistan include nuclear threat, nuclear rivalry, war of Kargil, Kashmir revolution (Merrills,
2017).
One of the biggest issues between two countries is Kashmir revolution that influences the
operations of both the countries. The armed resistance broke out in the state of Jammu and
Kashmir in 1989. As a result separate group were founded. Kashmir issue is a territorial issue
between Pakistan and India that was started in 1947 after the partition of both the countries. Due
to this conflict, people are fighting for freedom in today’s era. Along with this, this conflict also
has become a major challenge for Indian government (Merrills, 2017). Various issues are being
faced by India due to conflict issue. Trade and tourism is affecting and economy of the country is
also facing several challenges. India is unable to afford more infrastructure projects due to
Kashmir conflict (Mushtaq, 2015). In addition, Kashmir is a core part of the Indian culture
therefore; any separation might be affected the Indian union. India is continuously trying to
3