The Kashmir conflict arose parallel to the partition of British India in 1947, so it is as old as the Indian Union and Pakistan itself. Both India and Pakistan are claiming the entire sovereignty over the former princely state of Jammu and Kashmir with India having control over approximately 55% of the land area and Pakistan 30%. China, which is controlling a small area of the region, is
involved in the conflict as a third party.
The conflict, more than 50 years old, not only survived the Cold War, it was the direct and indirect cause for three wars between India and Pakistan, for an arms race that continues to this day and for the transformation of both states into nuclear powers.
This regional conflict is unique because Pakistan has already threatened India with the use of nuclear weapons on several occasions - even in the event of a massive conventional attack by India.
Over the course of five decades, the conflict has become an integral part of the respective national and, in the case of India, democratic self-image and political consensus. India bases its democratic self-image on the thesis of the one, the secular nation. The state of Jammu and Kashmir is the only one with a Muslim majority and thus formally underpins India's claim to overcoming Hindu-Muslim antagonism.
Inhaltsverzeichnis (Table of Contents)
- Introduction into the Kashmir conflict:
- Empirical Part
- Conclusion
- References
Zielsetzung und Themenschwerpunkte (Objectives and Key Themes)
This document aims to provide an analysis of the Kashmir conflict, focusing on recent developments and their implications for international relations. It explores the historical roots of the conflict, the key actors involved, and the major events that have shaped the current situation.
- Historical Context and Origins of the Conflict
- Role of International Actors and Regional Powers
- Impact of Recent Events and Developments
- Analysis of the Conflict through Theoretical Lenses
- Prospects for Resolution and Future Implications
Zusammenfassung der Kapitel (Chapter Summaries)
- Introduction into the Kashmir conflict: This chapter provides an overview of the historical origins of the Kashmir conflict, outlining the competing claims of India and Pakistan over the region. It also discusses the role of China as a third party in the dispute and highlights the long-standing tensions that have led to multiple wars between India and Pakistan.
- Empirical Part: This section examines the recent developments in the Kashmir conflict, including the Pulwama attack, the Indian air strike on Balakot, and the revocation of Article 370. It analyzes these events through the lens of realist theory, highlighting the role of power politics and state survival in shaping the conflict.
Schlüsselwörter (Keywords)
Key keywords and focus topics include: Kashmir conflict, India, Pakistan, China, international relations, realism, neo-realism, power politics, state survival, Article 370, sovereignty, autonomy, terrorism, nuclear weapons, regional stability, and international security.
- Quote paper
- Vinzent Wanner (Author), 2019, Kashmir Conflict. Recent Developments and Interpretation, Munich, GRIN Verlag, https://www.grin.com/document/514721
