India and Pakistan : Confidence Building Measures

Contents: Foreword. Preface. 1. Introduction. 2. Paradigms theories and metaphors in the literature on confidence building measures CBMs. 3. Formal CBMs in Indo-Pak relations. 4. Informal CBMs in Indo-Pak relations. 5. Conclusion. Bibliography. Index.

This book is an exhaustive reference material for scholars interested in non official diplomacy virtual diplomacy informal and formal CBMs between India and Pakistan. Furthermore this book also dwells on as to how CBMs can be used as tools for conflict resolution mechanism. It further explores how far CBMs have succeeded in mending the volatile Indo-Pak relations. If at all they have done so or they are still at a nascent stage? This book is a humble beginning to know about CBMs its etymology genesis paradigms and theories merits and demerits in relations between two neighbouring countries. Moreover in formal CBMs like beyond state centric approach track II, track III CBMs are also discussed. Neemrana activities Balusa group and economic informal CBMs are also touched. Thus this book is a comprehensive account of not only CBMs modalities and practices since 1990 between India and Pakistan but also economic CBMs suggestions and futuristic recommendations. CBMs do not mean peace rather these are the ways to long lasting harmony which is very much a need of the hour. (jacket)