The conflict in Kashmir has reached a stage where it is impossible to discern what is true and what isn't. Both sides claim that the other is the problem, or at least, that the other starts problems, but nobody knows for sure. This conflict has gone on for so long that most of us aren't arguing because we know why this fighting began, we are arguing and fighting just for the sake of it. You can't tell me that anyone with half an ounce of IQ doesn't see how pointless and pathetic this conflict is, and why it has gone on for so long without any ounce of professionalism displayed to step up and focus on the importance of human lives instead of political propaganda.
Kashmir was once a beautiful region, filled with natural beauty and a thriving population. Now, Kashmir is a word used by both Pakistani and Indian media to gain election votes and spread propaganda, which will not even change the course of the conflict in any way possible. The reason I'm saying this is because Kashmir, like other conflicts like Israel-Palestine and China with the Uyghur Muslims, is stuck in this incredibly devastating loop-hole, which I'll explain below:
Firstly, it is heavily politicized. Politicians use the word "Kashmir" as a way to get views and votes, but hardly do anything to support the region or its people.
Secondly, the conflict has been going on for a long time, and is at least a few generations old, which means that the involvement of the average person with that conflict is low. Most of you arguing on this thread have not the slightest care about the region but are instead just being highly patriotic and arguing for the sake of arguing. The average person in Pakistan, and the average person in India, has much larger problems to face than to focus on a conflict that isn't affecting them in any way possible. Both countries are riddled with poverty, and the pandemic hasn't been easy. Priorities for the average person have changed because there is a lot of stuff happening which needs their attention.
Thirdly, there is no dialogue between both sides because of stubborn leaders and toxic patriotism along with growing egos. For bragging rights, politicians on either side will do or say anything about the region, but will not be willing to help in any way. The increased militarization of the region supports this point, because both countries use each other as an excuse to fund military operations and also portray the other as the enemy. The purpose of this is quite simple: unite the local population against a common enemy to increase unity. It's really not that hard to see, and in fact, it has worked well for both sides so to speak.
Next, the biggest issue with this conflict is that neither side provides evidence towards their claims, and this further proves my point about the political nature of this conflict. In reality, neither side truly cares for the plight of the Kashmiris because they refuse to listen to and support them. I won't name specific examples, but you should be smart enough to know what I mean.
Lastly, this conflict is essentially in a loophole because of Pakistan and India's strategic economic ties and allies. Pakistan is partnered with China, whereas India has the support of the United States. Now, because of US-China tensions, both of those countries would prefer to stay away from the conflict, meaning that neither side would actually try and do something for a peaceful resolution. That leaves pretty much one option: to find a common ally and get them to mediate relations. The UAE tried doing this and failed quite terribly, so even this option is gone. Where the United Nations should have stepped in, they didn't, because they are a spineless organization that focuses on minor problems to act as if they have a purpose in this world, when they don't even fulfill their commitments regarding these conflicts.
The bottom line is that this conflict will seemingly end in two ways:
1) After Imran Khan and Narendra Modi leave power, we can hope that two new and different political parties come into power to discuss peace at the border.
2) Both sides will continue to fight and argue, and we will see more death and suffering for the Kashmiris.
At the end of the day, I feel bad for the Kashmiris. They didn't do anything wrong to deserve such suffering, and they are extremely unlucky to be in between a conflict between two of the most stubborn nations on the planet.
I will reiterate that I believe in only one outcome, which is the peaceful outcome resolved through dialogue.
There is no point in arguing on a topic like this, it is futile and a waste of time, because each side is not willing to look at what can be done, instead, they are focusing on what has happened, and enhancing the conflict further.
