Youth and Conflict in Pakistan; Understanding Causes and Promoting Peace
Institutional Affiliation
University of Peshawar, Pakistan
Start Date
3-11-2023 2:30 PM
End Date
3-11-2023 4:00 PM
Proposal Type
Presentation
Proposal Format
On-campus
Proposal Description
Analyzing peacebuilding methods and perspectives on "sustainable peace" is multidisciplinary, drawing from sociology, anthropology, political theory, political economy, psychology, international relations, and development sciences. This paper focuses on exploring the roots of juvenile conflicts, highlighting how police corruption fosters youth crime and the importance of tackling this issue. It also examines historical factors and external influences contributing to religious extremism and sectarian strife in Pakistan. The core argument is that peace is not only a desirable end goal but also a means to achieve political stability and long-term prosperity.
Peacebuilding strategies should be tailored to each conflict's specifics, scope, and involved individuals. In the context of Pakistan, the article proposes a viewpoint that emphasizes involving young people in the peacebuilding process. Due to their vulnerability and propensity for demanding change, youth are more likely to engage in conflicts amid economic failure and unemployment. The article stresses how marginalizing young people from decision-making processes and politics further exacerbates the situation.
Pakistan's rapidly growing young population presents a unique opportunity for a long-term "demographic dividend" in peacebuilding, provided that concrete actions are taken to amplify young people's voices and agency in political decision-making. By incorporating existing literature and applying it to Pakistan's situation, this paper advocates for empowering the youth to foster lasting peace and stability.
Youth and Conflict in Pakistan; Understanding Causes and Promoting Peace
Analyzing peacebuilding methods and perspectives on "sustainable peace" is multidisciplinary, drawing from sociology, anthropology, political theory, political economy, psychology, international relations, and development sciences. This paper focuses on exploring the roots of juvenile conflicts, highlighting how police corruption fosters youth crime and the importance of tackling this issue. It also examines historical factors and external influences contributing to religious extremism and sectarian strife in Pakistan. The core argument is that peace is not only a desirable end goal but also a means to achieve political stability and long-term prosperity.
Peacebuilding strategies should be tailored to each conflict's specifics, scope, and involved individuals. In the context of Pakistan, the article proposes a viewpoint that emphasizes involving young people in the peacebuilding process. Due to their vulnerability and propensity for demanding change, youth are more likely to engage in conflicts amid economic failure and unemployment. The article stresses how marginalizing young people from decision-making processes and politics further exacerbates the situation.
Pakistan's rapidly growing young population presents a unique opportunity for a long-term "demographic dividend" in peacebuilding, provided that concrete actions are taken to amplify young people's voices and agency in political decision-making. By incorporating existing literature and applying it to Pakistan's situation, this paper advocates for empowering the youth to foster lasting peace and stability.