Pahalgam Incident: Tensions between India and Pakistan and the Role of SCO Member States and Global Actors in Ceasefire Efforts

Abstract

The ongoing conflict among India and Pakistan could hamper the SCO's efforts to build trust and cooperation among its member states. The organization may struggle to overcome the historical grievances and identity-based narratives that fuel the conflict, thus limiting its ability to promote peace and stability in the region. This study examines how the Pahalgam attack is the primary cause of the suspension of the Indus Waters Treaty. The two countries have engaged in multiple wars and skirmishes over the disputed region of Kashmir, and tensions have recently escalated. The Global actors have played a key role for ceasefire between Pak-Indo conflict and Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) members state especially China and Russia performed brokered role to de-escalate the conflicts because both the states are member states of SCO and it is a regional security organization of which they have been members since 2017. Its primary objective is to promote cooperation and stability in Central Asia, South Asia, and the Middle East. The ongoing conflict between India and Pakistan threatens to destabilize the region and undermine the SCO's objectives. This research article aims to explore the role of the current conflict between India and Pakistan of the SCO and global players. Specifically, the study will examine the impact of the conflict on the organization's ability to promote security and stability in the region.