The Journal of Political Science. GC University - Lahore

The Journal of Political Science

Department of Political Science, Government College University Lahore
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ISSN (online): 2709-8672

Prospects of Regional and International Organizations in the Solution of Kashmir Issue

  • Dr. Sarwat Rauf/
  • November 15, 2020
Keywords
Kashmir, Pakistan, India, Human Rights, OIC, SCO, United Nations
Abstract

This paper sets forth the importance of multilateral efforts in the resolution of Kashmir conflict. Undeniably, several efforts have been made for the resolution of Kashmir issue but all have failed, yet the role of regional and international organizations is a ray of hope. The present paper examines the prospects of different regional and international organizations in the solution of the Kashmir issue.Although, theinternal weaknesses in the regional and international organizations are hindering the solution of Kashmir issue; their impartiality can make them successful mediators in the solution of Kashmir tangle. It has become evident that the Kashmir conflict is angst-ridden and inflexible that it could not beresolved bilaterally. Moreover, theIndian unilateral act of the abrogation of article 370 and 35A has raised new concerns of different organizations over the ailments of human rightsin Kashmir.In this background, the multilateral approach seems appropriate to unravel the Kashmir tangle. Thus, thispaperpresentsthe rationale of the involvement of organizations in the settlement of Kashmir issue by showinghistorical falsehoods, security problems and human rights violations in the beginning. The second section of this paper focuses on thepossible role of regional and international organizations in finding the solution of Kashmir issue. Thisresearch is explanatory and analysis is based on secondary data.The data has been collected through useful websites and newspapers.Moreover, relevant books, articles and reports have also been consulted to validate information

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Author(s):

Assistant Professor, Department of International Relations, National University of Modern Languages (NUML), Islamabad

Pakistan

  • srauf@numl.edu.pk

Details:

Type: Article
Volume: 38
Issue: 1
Language: English
Id: 60701ec351396
Pages 270 - 290
Published November 15, 2020

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