Role of United Nations in Kashmir Conflict: An Exploratory Study

Abstract

Since its beginning in 1947, the Kashmir conflict—one of the longest and most acrimonious territorial disputes in modern history—has attracted considerable attention from around the world. The United Nations' (UN) role in mediating and overseeing the dispute between India and Pakistan over the Kashmir area is examined in this essay. The UN has attempted to resolve the conflict and advance regional stability through diplomatic initiatives, peacekeeping missions, and resolutions. However, due to geopolitical complications, competing national interests, and enforcement mechanism constraints, its efforts have been met with differing degrees of success. This study investigates how the UN's role has changed and assesses how well it has worked to promote peace and reconciliation in Kashmir by examining the historical background, significant UN actions, and their effects.The results provide insights into the UN's ability to handle complicated international conflicts in the current geopolitical environment, highlighting both the organization's successes and difficulties.