Prespectives And Opinions On The Jammu & Kashmir Issue

The Jammu & Kashmir dispute is more than a territorial conflict – it is a tangle of history, law, politics, and human suffering. This book brings together diverse perspectives and informed opinions on the issue, offering readers a balanced, multi‑faceted understanding of one of the world’s most intractable problems.

Perspectives and Opinions on the Jammu & Kashmir Issue is a carefully curated collection of expert analyses, historical documents, and policy-oriented essays. Compiled and edited by Dr. Nadeem Shafiq Malik – a distinguished historian and former Pakistan Administrative Service (PAS) officer – this volume presents a wide range of viewpoints on the Kashmir dispute without advocating a single, monolithic position.

The book is structured to guide the reader through the evolution of the Kashmir issue, covering its historical origins, the legal framework of the United Nations resolutions, the impact of successive wars, and the current diplomatic and humanitarian dimensions. It includes contributions from scholars, retired diplomats, and strategic affairs analysts, each offering a unique lens through which to view the conflict.

Key themes explored include:

• The legal status of Jammu & Kashmir under international law
• The role of the United Nations in mediation
• Pakistan’s parliamentary debates and foreign policy shifts
• India’s constitutional changes and their implications
• The human rights situation in the region
• Potential pathways to a peaceful resolution

This volume is an indispensable resource for researchers, policymakers, students of international relations, and anyone seeking a nuanced, multi‑perspectival understanding of the Kashmir issue.

About the Author:
Dr. Nadeem Shafiq Malik is a distinguished historian, researcher, and former officer of the Pakistan Administrative Service (PAS). He holds a PhD in History from Quaid‑i‑Azam University, Islamabad. He has authored or edited over 50 books on history, politics, and Iqbal studies. His other major works on the Kashmir issue include Jammu & Kashmir Issue & the Parliament of Pakistan (1948‑77)

Format: Hardbound