Open AccessThe Role of Trade in Peace Promotion: Assessment of Pak-India Relationship
Author(s) -
Saima Gul,
Syed Ali Shah,
Muhammad Usman Ullah
Publication year - 2018
Publication title -
global economics review
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
eISSN - 2707-0093
pISSN - 2521-2974
DOI - 10.31703/ger.2018(iii-ii).04
Subject(s) - harmony (color) , argument (complex analysis) , promotion (chess) , politics , political science , perspective (graphical) , perception , political economy , sociology , epistemology , law , philosophy , art , biochemistry , chemistry , artificial intelligence , computer science , visual arts
The relationship between trade and peace has been debated by policymakers, academicians and the general public, often ending in contesting conclusions defining the exact role of trade in this complex relationship. While taking the case study of Pakistan and India, this argument becomes more central to understanding whether there is a possibility for the furtherance of trade relations between Pakistan and India. It is a perception that political and military tactics have always been active in deciding the relations between Pakistan and India. Hence, it is important to explore viable options, such as trade, for bringing positive change in relations. This article emphasizes that a liberal perspective may provide a better explanation of this relationship and concludes that trade possesses the capacity to play an active role in mollifying strained relations between Pakistan and India and begin an era of peace and harmony in the region.