Non Kinetic Solution & Baloch Sub-Nationalist insurgency–A son of soil's viewpoint


 

Balochistan and conflict resolution: Non-kinetic strategy, modus operandi & Baloch Sub-nationalist insurgency–A viewpoint of a son of soil.


Jan Achakzai 

ABSTRACT

This article assesses Balochistan's security situation particularly the state of insurgency focusing on five major sub nationalist groups with their leaders spearheading the Baloch ethnic militancy. The article suggests that insurgency has been substantially defeated and is on the last throws so the state has the  upper hand. It proposes why it is time to change gear from kinetic  to dialogue and reconciliation. The article  examines the groups heads and their bare minimum potential demands from the state and also puts forth a working mechanism with a time frame for potential settlement. Also redlines have been defined. 

Here is the Conflict resolution in Balochistan for full article 

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