Confidence Building Measures between Pakistan and India: The Way Forward

Abstract

The study has made an attempt to explore the areas on which Pakistan and India have initiated Confidence Building Measures (CBMs) to assure regional stability, peace and strategic balance in contemporary scenario. This research study deliberates upon the pitfalls and shortcomings in implementation and continuation of CBMs between the two rivals. Across the globe, South Asia is defined by the state of animosity between Pakistan and India. Despite several efforts throughout the history, the both states are entangled in prisoners‟ dilemma. As the result they have missed several ripped moments for the peaceful conflict resolution to ensure sustainable peace. After the recent incidents of Pulwama and revocation of Article 370 and 35-A from Indian constitution, both states are focusing on hostile posturing vis-à-vis each other. It is pertinent to understand that all peace efforts failed in the region but every effort to derail peace is always successful. It appears as if domestic politics of India revolves around war jingoism, hostility, hatred and religious fascist nationalism. That is why; it has shown reluctance towards the sincere observation CBMs so far.