International Mediation : India and Pakistan at the Brink of War

India has launched a military attack against Pakistan. The attacks stems from a massacre that killed at least 23 people within the Indian controlled part of Kashmir. India has blamed this attack on Pakistan. In retaliation India has launched bombs in both Pakistan and the Pakistani controlled part of Kashmir. The death toll stated by Pakistan consists of women and children instead of any military operatives. Now we fear another clash with Pakistan getting ready to also retaliate. Though we see the recent flames these embers were burning years back. 

The tension between India and Pakistan starting during the Partition. This was when “British India” was separated into India and Pakistan. Ever since then there has been feuds over a territory that borders both countries, Kashmir.  The tension has been growing for 80 years. Things have reach their boiling point due to the death of 23 Indians. It said by the survivors that during the massacre Indian men who were Hindu were separated and killed. This caused an eruption in India who’s population consists of 90 percent Hindu. Now India has taken the attack personal which has caused the incident at the moment.

Mediation plays a crucial role in de-escalating tensions and preventing a war between Pakistan and India over Kashmir. Its success hinges on several critical factors. A neutral, respected third party (or parties) would create dialogue between India and Pakistan.  This mediator wouldn’t impose solutions but would create a safe space for communication, and exploring compromise.  A mediator can help both sides see areas of shared interest beyond Kashmir, like trade, counter-terrorism, or environmental issues. A successful mediation would need to convey the underlying historical grievances and security concerns of both countries. This requires understanding the perspectives of each side and finding ways to alleviate their anxieties.