Abstract
The traditional hostility between India and Pakistan has created a complex situation in the region, and their traditional bilateral relations are ignoring and increasing the nontraditional security (NTS) threats like terrorism, religious extremism, drug trafficking, environmental issues, maritime piracy, natural disasters, energy and economic crises which need a different diplomatic approach. Traditionally, a country’s diplomatic principles and position were judged by its political wisdom and military prestige. However, nontraditional diplomatic approaches have opened a new debate in the diplomatic arena. This study coins a new notion of diplomacy, “Nontraditional Security Diplomacy.” It argues that NTS diplomacy is more productive to settle traditional and nontraditional security issues between both conflicting states. It also strives to clarify the relationship between India and Pakistan and their mutual NTS cooperation. This study has devised three key policy options: cooperative security, security co-governance and peaceful coexistence for security cooperation, while the means and methods represent the strategy of understanding NTS challenges and cooperation between both states. Therefore, the paper explores the relevant questions for their security cooperation. Resultantly, it maps out the need for collaboration in NTS areas and maneuvers for practical cooperation, which is favorable for the improvement of peaceful bilateral relations between the two countries.