A territorial dispute is a disagreement over the
possession/control of land between two or more territorial entities or over the
possession or control of land, usually between a new state and the occupying power
(Wikipedia).
There are so many cases of territorial conflicts around the
world. However, the case of Kashmir remains one of the most intriguing examples
in this regard. Ever since the British decide to draw a line in the
sub-continent, the case of Kashmir remains the biggest reason for conflict
between India and Pakistan. Kashmir was initially a part of Pakistan (as allotted
by the British), however, India captured Kashmir. The UN intervened and a referendum
was promised which would decide the fate of it via elections. However, it has
been over 60 years and no elections have been carried out. The situation of Kashmir, the general lives
of the people and the relations between the two countries can only be improved
if the issue of Kashmir is sorted out. International organizations and powerful
countries such as the US must play a role in order to solve this issue or
international relations in this region will remain unstable.
1 comment:
I think that countries only influence other's matter when their own interests of ideas are at stake. In matters concerning Kashmir, the constant hostility between India and Pakistan is too high a price to pay for any country. Even peacekeeping organizations have been of little help in determining its fate. Kashmir is an excellent example of how inefficient third parties have been in curtailing conflicts.
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