Conflict Transformation in Erstwhile FATA: Post-2018 Era
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https://doi.org/10.51872/prjah.vol6.Iss2.312Keywords:
Transformation, Protracted Conflicts, Grass-root Solutions, FATA, KPAbstract
The erstwhile FATA is still facing problems in almost every domain despite its merger with Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) province. The promises made during the merger process remain elusive. The research reveals that, constitutionally, the region is entitled to receive all the benefits available to citizens of Pakistan living anywhere in the country. However, in practice, there is a gap between the initiatives because of the lack of transformative strategies. John Galtung’s transformative approach is relevant in this case to transform violent structures, repressive and ideological forms, into more balanced and inclusive ones, where justice prevails and the sense of marginalisation is minimised. Furthermore, the research suggests transformation within Galtung’s theoretical framework is necessary at both macro and micro levels. Through these two mechanisms, grassroots solutions to decades-old, protracted conflicts are not only possible but also desirable for the peace and security of the region and abroad. Methodologically, the research focuses on a qualitative approach and discourse analysis of secondary data.
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