New Paths and Policies Towards Conflict Resolution in Afghanistan: External-domestic perspective

Abstract

The ongoing conflict in Afghanistan has persisted for several decades, presenting substantial challenges to peace and stability in the region. In order to resolve conflict and find a political solution between the Taliban and opposition groups, new approaches must be applied to solving contentious issues and improving peacebuilding. This study examines the contribution of domestic and international interactions to Afghan conflict resolution and how these approaches can contribute to mitigating conflict in the country. The research paper uses the analytical framework of peacebuilding to analyze the potential effectiveness of new paths and policies on conflict resolution. This study assesses the potential of political transition and power-sharing perspective toward conflict resolution in Afghanistan. A literature review of previous studies and a critical examination of prior policies and strategies shows that considering political transition and power sharing between conflicting parties is necessary for there to be more possibility toward conflict resolution in Afghanistan. In addition, this study makes a substantial contribution to the existing literature on consociationalism as a theoretical framework for conflict resolution and offers insights into its practical implementation in Afghanistan. Additionally, policymakers, academics, and practitioners can benefit from this study in their efforts to resolve conflicts in Afghanistan and other divided societies. Examine how new approaches and policies may be able to resolve Afghanistan's conflicts as part of this study, to gain crucial insights and recommendations on how to address future conflicts there more effectively.