Syndrome of “Peace in My Time” a Retrograde Strategy for Conflict Management in Kashmir

From a very good Indian thinktank looking at the continuing insurgency in Kashmir. Good article!
"Conflicts are not always resolved by agreements/ accords or brokered by the government; conflict resolution is a process that requires multi-dimensional approach. Engagement with the youth, women and other stakeholders to the conflict are an important activity to prepare grounds for resolution because if there is no communication then there is no understanding. In Kashmir “alternative conflict resolution” initiatives by people’s forum are absent. Such initiatives should not be seen as tutored by the government and should be undertaken by the people of great integrity and professional acumen who have the in-depth knowledge of the conflict and can prepare the ground for the way forward. Peace in Kashmir valley can only be restored if people want it or when the capacity to maintain peace is built. No security force can build capacity for peace; it has to come from within the society. Apart from the above, there is a need for the state and central government to carefully look at following issues that would go a long way in dealing with non-military threats to the peace and stability of Kashmir."