The Indian Experience of Conflict Resolution in Mizoram
She worked at Manohar Parrikar Institute for Defence Studies and Analyses from 2006 to 2015 read more
Volume:33
Issue:4
Articles
The case of Mizoram in India provides informative lessons for conflict resolution. Factors such as addressing the root causes of the conflict, de-escalation in violence, empathizing with the conflicting actor, surrender policy for insurgents, indigenous mediators, absence of peace-spoilers, strengthening of local institutions, formation of a pan-Mizo identity and limited ‘use of force’ policy all played a role in establishing peace in Mizoram. This article posits that the Mizo peace process can act as a guide, if not model, for peaceful resolution of ongoing conflicts in India and the world.
Posted on: July 1, 2009
Keywords: Counter Insurgency, Mizoram, Northeast India July 2009 | Strategic Analysis
