• GAME THEORETIC MODEL TO THE JAMMU-KASHMIR CONFLICT BETWEEN INDIA AND PAKISTAN

Abstract

The focus of this study is the conflict between India and Pakistan over Jammu and Kashmir. India and Pakistan fought three major wars (1947-48, 1965, 1971), low intensity military conflict (Siachen), and a mini war at Kargil (1999) for the issue. The progress and the status of the dispute, as well as the dynamics of the India Pakistan relationship are examined. The USA and China factor are also examined. We discuss the possible solutions described by the various study groups and persons. In this paper we have explored the possibilities and developed arguments for an application of principle of game theory to understand properly of the Jammu and Kashmir conflict in terms of goals and strategy of either side. Standard 2´2 zero-sum game theoretic model is used to identify an optimal solution.