Balochistan, Self-Determination, and U.S. Foreign Policy

North Carolina Journal of International Law, Volume 45, Issue 1, pgs. 195-225 (2020)

32 Pages Posted: 3 Jan 2019 Last revised: 24 Feb 2020

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Chad G. Marzen

Pennsylvania State University - Department of Insurance & Real Estate

Date Written: December 17, 2018

Abstract

In recent years, a more visible movement for self-determination in Balochistan has emerged. Balochistan, Pakistan’s largest province in terms of geographic size, is a province rich in natural resources. From 1948 to 1977, four different conflicts for Baloch independence were fought. Since the mid-2000s, an intermittent conflict between Baloch separatist groups and Pakistan has remained prevalent in Balochistan. Reportedly, numerous human rights abuses have occurred in Balochistan.

This Article is intended to make a unique contribution to the international law literature by comprehensively examining the question of self-determination for Balochistan.

Suggested Citation

Marzen, Chad G., Balochistan, Self-Determination, and U.S. Foreign Policy (December 17, 2018). North Carolina Journal of International Law, Volume 45, Issue 1, pgs. 195-225 (2020), Available at SSRN: https://ssrn.com/abstract=3302762 or http://dx.doi.org/10.2139/ssrn.3302762

Chad G. Marzen (Contact Author)

Pennsylvania State University - Department of Insurance & Real Estate ( email )

University Park, PA 16802-3306
United States

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