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Franco-German And India-Pakistan Reconciliation: A Comparative Study

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  • Muhammad Mansoor Mirza

    (MS scholar at Institute of Business & Technology, Karachi)

  • Shumaila Bhutto

    (PhD Candidate at Institute of Business & Technology Karachi)

Abstract

Purpose The study has been conducted to examine the process of reconciliation and conflict resolution between neighboring states with deep seated antagonism and to learn why in some cases enmity transformed into amity where as in others efforts of conflict resolution and reconciliation suffered failure. Design/Methodology/Sample In this study the authors have conducted a comparative analyze the reconciliation and conflict resolution between hereditary enemy states like FranceGermany and IndiaPakistan.The authors have also examined the internal and external factors driving or hindering the reconciliation process or responsible for their success or failure. Findings The study reviled a different result in both cases, where reconciliation between France and Germany was successfully materialized with regional integration and resolution of territorial disputes but the IndiaPakistan case suffered deadlog.The study highlighted the importance of international actors along with the political leadership in conflict resolution. It also emphasized on the involvement of religious leadership, civil societies and popular media to pursue reconciliation. Research Limitations/Implications The authors concluded that the establishment of peace and reconciliation is inevitable without the contribution of religious leadership in cases where antagonism is fueled by religious sentiments.Deep seated interstate antagonism can only be eliminated by altering the mindset of greater public.

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  • Muhammad Mansoor Mirza & Shumaila Bhutto, 2013. "Franco-German And India-Pakistan Reconciliation: A Comparative Study," IBT Journal of Business Studies (JBS), Ilma University, Faculty of Management Science, vol. 9(2), pages 42-56.
    • Handle: RePEc:aib:ibtjbs:v:9:y:2013:i:2:p:42-56
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.46745/ilma.ibtjbs.2013.92.5
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