Political–Security Strategies for Conflict Resolution in Pakistan Based on Maximum Participation According to the Jurisprudence of Ahl al-Bayt

Abstract

Grounded in the jurisprudential foundations of the Ahl al-Bayt (Shi‘i legal tradition), this article formulates a political–security strategy of “maximal participation and acceptance of outcomes” to mitigate and resolve political conflicts in Pakistan. Using a descriptive–analytical method and library sources, the study first clarifies the concepts of strategy and conflict, then maps the main types of conflicts—political, cultural, and economic—within Pakistan’s context. The proposed framework rests on three pillars: political system efficiency, trust-building between state and society, and the enhancement of public satisfaction. It argues that theologically rooted principles—God-centered governance, rule of law, justice, equality, and non-violence—can transform adversarial competition into constructive participation. The paper’s contribution is an operational set of indicators for assessing maximal participation (e.g., transparency, accountability, social security, and distributive justice) and linking them to policy–security mechanisms for de-escalation. Findings suggest that when broad-based participation is coupled with institutional effectiveness and mutual trust, cycles of political instability are likely to diminish and pathways for stable governance and dispute resolution expand.