EXPLORING NON-TRADITIONAL SECURITY THREATS AS A BRIDGE TO CONFLICT RESOLUTION BETWEEN PAKISTAN AND INDIA

This paper examines the role of non-traditional security threats as potential catalysts for cooperation and conflict management between Pakistan and India. Non-traditional security threats such as socio-economic disparities, resource scarcity, large-scale migration, environmental degradation, and humanitarian crises, transcend national borders to challenge the traditional notions of adversarial relationships. This paper explores how shared vulnerabilities and interdependencies between the two states necessitate collaborative efforts despite historical animosities. The paper proposes workable policy considerations, including the development of regional disaster management frameworks and joint research initiatives, to augment cooperation amidst longstanding political tensions. The analysis highlights the potential of this cooperation to lead towards conflict management and resolution. This paper also provides insights into pathways for sustainable peace and regional stability.