Strategic Trade and Peacebuilding: Lessons from India-Pakistan Economic Engagement
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Cross-border trade between India and Pakistan, particularly across the Line of Control (LoC) in Jammu and Kashmir, has been a subject of great significance and complexity, shaped by the broader political and economic dynamics of South Asia. The region has witnessed a tumultuous history characterized by persistent conflict, deep-rooted mistrust, and sporadic attempts at diplomatic engagement. Against this backdrop, the theoretical framework of economic interdependence provides a compelling lens through which the potential for trade as a mechanism for peace can be understood. This framework posits that increased trade between adversarial states can foster cooperation, reduce the likelihood of conflict, and promote stability, thereby transforming contentious borders into zones of opportunity and mutual benefit (Copeland, 2000).
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