Pakistan Regional Security And Conflict Resolution

Author : Farooq Yousaf
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 192 pages
File Size : 48,8 Mb
Release : 2020-10-20
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9781000209693

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Pakistan, Regional Security and Conflict Resolution by Farooq Yousaf Pdf

This book explains how colonial legacies and the postcolonial state of Pakistan negatively influenced the socio-political and cultural dynamics and the security situation in Pakistan’s Pashtun ‘tribal’ areas, formerly known as the Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA). It offers a local perspective on peace and conflict resolution in Pakistan’s Pashtun ‘tribal’ region. Discussing the history and background of the former-FATA region, the role of Pashtun conflict resolution mechanism of Jirga, and the persistence of colonial-era Frontier Crimes Regulations (FCR) in the region, the author argues that the persistence of colonial legacies in the Pashtun ‘tribal’ areas, especially the FCR, coupled with the overarching influence of the military on security policy has negatively impacted the security situation in the region. By focusing on the Jirga and Jirga-based Lashkars (or Pashtun militias), the book demonstrates how Pashtuns have engaged in their own initiatives to handle the rise of militancy in their region. Moreover, the book contends that, even after the introduction of constitutional reforms and FATA’s merger with the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province, little has changed in the region, especially regarding the treatment of ‘tribal’ Pashtuns as equal citizens of Pakistan. This book explains, in detail, why indigenous methods of peace and conflict resolution, such as the Jirga, could play "some" role towards long-term peace in the South Asian region. Historically and contextually informed with a focus on North-West Pakistan, this book will be of interest to academics researching South Asian Studies, International Relations, Peace and Conflict Studies, terrorism, and traditional justice and restorative forms of peace-making.

Author : Farooq Yousaf
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 213 pages
File Size : 47,7 Mb
Release : 2020-10-20
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 1000209687

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Pakistan, Regional Security and Conflict Resolution by Farooq Yousaf Pdf

This book explains how colonial legacies and the postcolonial state of Pakistan negatively influenced the socio-political and cultural dynamics and the security situation in Pakistan's Pashtun 'tribal' areas, formerly known as the Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA). It offers a local perspective on peace and conflict resolution in Pakistan's Pashtun 'tribal' region. Discussing the history and background of the former-FATA region, the role of Pashtun conflict resolution mechanism of Jirga, and the persistence of colonial-era Frontier Crimes Regulations (FCR) in the region, the author argues that the persistence of colonial legacies in the Pashtun 'tribal' areas, especially the FCR, coupled with the overarching influence of the military on security policy has negatively impacted the security situation in the region. By focusing on the Jirga and Jirga-based Lashkars (or Pashtun militias), the book demonstrates how Pashtuns have engaged in their own initiatives to handle the rise of militancy in their region. Moreover, the book contends that, even after the introduction of constitutional reforms and FATA's merger with the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province, little has changed in the region, especially regarding the treatment of 'tribal' Pashtuns as equal citizens of Pakistan. This book explains, in detail, why indigenous methods of peace and conflict resolution, such as the Jirga, could play "some" role towards long-term peace in the South Asian region. Historically and contextually informed with a focus on North-West Pakistan, this book will be of interest to academics researching South Asian Studies, International Relations, Peace and Conflict Studies, terrorism, and traditional justice and restorative forms of peace-making.

Author : Shiva Hari Dahal
Publisher : United Nations Publications UNIDIR
Page : 70 pages
File Size : 48,6 Mb
Release : 2003
Category : Political Science
ISBN : UOM:39015060544494

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Internal Conflict and Regional Security in South Asia by Shiva Hari Dahal Pdf

The South Asia region is one of the most populous and ethnically diverse in the world, but its social, political and economic development has been severely hindered by numerous inter-state and intra-state conflicts. This paper seeks to provide a more effective multidimensional framework for the analysis and management of internal conflict and security issues in this region, through the establishment of 'Peace Commissions'. These bodies could operate at national and regional levels in a similar manner to a human rights commission in order to establish effective institutional mechanisms to resolve social and political differences and so avoid violent conflict.

Author : Paul Francis Diehl,Joseph Lepgold
Publisher : Rowman & Littlefield
Page : 314 pages
File Size : 49,9 Mb
Release : 2003
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9780585455075

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Regional Conflict Management by Paul Francis Diehl,Joseph Lepgold Pdf

This collection of original essays is one of the first to examine the implications and efficacy of regional conflict management in the new world order.

Author : Leif Ohlsson
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 178 pages
File Size : 54,6 Mb
Release : 1991
Category : International relations
ISBN : UOM:39015028489998

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Regional Conflicts and Conflict Resolution by Leif Ohlsson Pdf

Author : Ashok Kapor
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 218 pages
File Size : 55,5 Mb
Release : 2018-10-24
Category : History
ISBN : 9781136870095

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Regional Security Structures in Asia by Ashok Kapor Pdf

Kapor argues that explanations of international relations in Asia in the post-Second World War period have relied too much on the Cold War as a key explanatory factor, and have not given enough emphasis to the useful concepts of 'regional power formation', 'conflict formation' and 'conflict resolution'. The author outlines these concepts and goes on to elaborate on them, and to apply them to three key Asian regions - northeast, southeast, and south Asia - discussing practical strategic issues in an historical perspective and arguing that these concepts, and other concepts which he discusses, are extremely helpful in making sense of the complex pattern of international relations in Asia.

Author : Saghir Iqbal
Publisher : Saghir Iqbal
Page : 132 pages
File Size : 45,9 Mb
Release : 2018-06-17
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9781721510092

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Hybrid Warfare and its Impact on Pakistan's Security by Saghir Iqbal Pdf

Pakistan faces a number of threats from internal and external forces – with the aim of weakening the country and an attempt to ‘balkanise’ Pakistan in to different parts. The Pakistani Chief of Army, General Qamar Javed Bajwa has said that “a hybrid war had been imposed on Pakistan to internally weaken it, but noted that the enemies were failing to divide the country on the basis of ethnicity and other identities”. Furthermore he states, “Our enemies know that they cannot beat us fair and square and have thus subjected us to a cruel, evil and protracted hybrid war. They are trying to weaken our resolve by weakening us from within”. Conflicts in Ukraine, Israel and Lebanon (Hizbullah), Syria, Libya, War on Terror in Afghanistan and its impact in Pakistan etc., have resulted in multi-layered efforts to destabilise a functioning state and polarize its society. The centre of gravity is to target population in hybrid warfare. The aim of the adversary is to influence influential policy makers and key decision makers by combining kinetic operations with subversive efforts. The aggressor often resorts to covert actions, to avoid attribution or retribution. At the moment there is no universally accepted definition of hybrid wars – the term is too abstract and is seen by some as using a fancy term to refer to irregular methods to counter conventionally stronger forces. Accordingly, many say that the new definitions of 4th generation or hybrid wars are really the repackaging of the traditional clash between the armed forces of nation states and the non-state insurgents. This book will be assessing Pakistan’s insecurity and the hybrid wars imposed onto it by its adversaries. It will look at a number of issues that Pakistan is facing (military imbalance, economic and political weaknesses, internal and external security threats and the impact of hybrid warfare on Pakistan).

Author : Chester A. Crocker,Fen Osler Hampson,Pamela R. Aall,United States Institute of Peace
Publisher : US Institute of Peace Press
Page : 618 pages
File Size : 53,5 Mb
Release : 2011
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9781601270702

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Rewiring Regional Security in a Fragmented World by Chester A. Crocker,Fen Osler Hampson,Pamela R. Aall,United States Institute of Peace Pdf

Rewiring Regional Security in a Fragmented World examines conflict management capacities and gaps regionally and globally, and assesses whether regions--through their regional organizations or through loose coalitions of states, regional bodies, and non-official actors--are able to address an array of new and emerging security threats.

Author : Roger E. Kanet
Publisher : University of Illinois Press
Page : 274 pages
File Size : 52,6 Mb
Release : 1998
Category : History
ISBN : 0252066715

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Resolving Regional Conflicts by Roger E. Kanet Pdf

The end of the cold war has not meant an end to conflict around the world. Disagreements still exist, and discord continues to erupt into battles. In Resolving Regional Conflicts, twelve scholars present a broad introduction to the issue of discord within and between nations, exploring models by which emerging security problems can be analyzed and looking at specific conflicts and the ways they are being handled.

Author : Manjrika Sewak
Publisher : Manohar Publishers and Distributors
Page : 156 pages
File Size : 46,8 Mb
Release : 2005
Category : Political Science
ISBN : UOM:39015069114547

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Multi-track Diplomacy Between India and Pakistan by Manjrika Sewak Pdf

This Book Introduces Multi-Track Diplomacy As A Conceptual Framework For Building Sustainable Peace And Security Between India And Pakistan. Tracing The Evolution, Philosophy And Methodology Of Multi-Track Diplomacy, It Draws Attention To The Role That Civil Society Groups Have Played In Resolving And Transforming Protracted Conflicts. This Study Draws Attention To The Challenges That Confront Those Working In The Area Of Multi-Track Diplomacy And Makes Recommendations For Strenghening The Role And Impact Of Civil Society Peace Initiatives. It Also Includes A Comparative Analysis Of The Non-Official Dialogue Process Between The United States And The Former Soviet Union In Order To Extract The `Best Practices` And `Lessons Learned` That Might Be Insightful For The Peace Process Between India And Pakistan.

Author : Rodrigo Tavares
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 384 pages
File Size : 47,6 Mb
Release : 2006
Category : Peace
ISBN : NWU:35556038688784

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Understanding Regional Peace and Security by Rodrigo Tavares Pdf

Author : Pervaiz Iqbal Cheema,Imtiaz H. Bokhari
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 196 pages
File Size : 48,6 Mb
Release : 2004
Category : Conflict management
ISBN : UOM:39015064100350

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Conflict Resolution and Regional Cooperation in South Asia by Pervaiz Iqbal Cheema,Imtiaz H. Bokhari Pdf

Author : Muhammad Shoaib Pervez
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 178 pages
File Size : 40,7 Mb
Release : 2012-11-27
Category : History
ISBN : 9781136257261

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Security Community in South Asia by Muhammad Shoaib Pervez Pdf

The security relationship between India and Pakistan is generally viewed through a neo-realist approach of International Relations.. Treading on a different path, this book explains the rivalry of these countries by looking at the socio-cultural norms found at two levels, elites versus popular. Furthermore, it also conceptualizes a hypothetical India-Pakistan security community that could result in peace in the region. The book describes how the rivalry between India and Pakistan is mostly centred on the elites of the two countries. It highlights the presence of a unique normative structure through social practices found at the popular level, and looks at how the common people of both India and Pakistan share many socio-cultural norms. Employing the theoretical framework of social constructivist approach of International Relations as well as the methodology of critical discourse analysis, the book discusses how an effort can be made to develop the concept of a bottom-up security community, from the popular to the elite level, and the impact this would potentially have for India and Pakistan. An interesting and valuable approach for analysing these issues of security through the socio-cultural lens, this book is of interest to academics and scholars of South Asian Politics, Security Studies and International Relations.

Author : Jeronimo Delgado-Caicedo
Publisher : Taylor & Francis
Page : 358 pages
File Size : 48,5 Mb
Release : 2022-07-28
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9781000620566

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Handbook of Regional Conflict Resolution Initiatives in the Global South by Jeronimo Delgado-Caicedo Pdf

During the first half of the twentieth century, the international system was largely dominated by the USA and the colonial powers of western Europe. After the two world wars, the political and economic dominance of these states guaranteed them and their allies an almost complete control of world politics. However, as it is the norm in the international system, power structures are not immutable. After the end of the Cold War, rapid changes to the existing international hierarchies took place, as new countries from the so-called ‘‘developing world’’ began to emerge as crucial actors capable of questioning and altering the power dynamics of the world. It is therefore unthinkable to ignore emerging countries such as Russia, the People’s Republic of China, India, Brazil or South Africa in the decision-making process in today’s world order. In addition, there is a group of smaller, yet increasingly important countries that, while acknowledging their inability radically to change the rules of the international system, are still eager to shift power relations and enhance their influence in the world. Argentina, Colombia, Egypt, Indonesia, Iran, South Korea, Mexico, Nigeria, Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, Turkey and Vietnam are generally recognised as part of this grouping of emerging powers from the Global South. While there is a consensus amongst academics that emerging powers from the Global South must have a stabilising role within their own regions, previous analyses have focused primarily on the impact that emerging powers have had in their own regions’ conflict resolution initiatives. This volume, instead, aims to go beyond these analyses and provide new insights regarding the effect that this stabilising role has on the continental and global positioning of emerging powers. In other words, this book explores the relation between a country’s involvement in conflict resolution initiatives and its positioning in the international system. The volume will contribute to this approach using the perspective of academics and practitioners from countries of the Global South, particularly from states that have strengthened - or sometimes weakened - their position in the international hierarchy of power through a leading role in regional conflict resolution initiatives.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 232 pages
File Size : 54,7 Mb
Release : 2019
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 8187393688

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Emerging Conflicts and Regional Securityin South Asia by Anonim Pdf