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
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.
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