Qualitative research methodologies seek to capture information that often can't be
expressed numerically. These methodologies often include some level of
interpretation from researchers as they collect information via observation, coded
survey or interview responses, and so on. Researchers may use multiple qualitative
methods in one study, as well as a theoretical or critical framework to help them
interpret their data.
As we made a historical research on indo-Pak water territory.it’s a qualitative
research design as we used the descriptive approach which helped us to complete
our task.
Participants
India Pakistan Indus water commissioners; from both countries participants
Government officials and diplomats:
water sources experts
Local community
Non- government organisation NGOs working on the water conservation conflict
resolution media personal are the participants of this research
The notable work on water and security was first published in the 1970 and 80
which includes: “Redefining security” by L. Brown (1977), ‘Redefining Security’
by R. Ullman (1983), and “An Expanded concept of International security” by
A.H. Westing (1986). The main thesis of these papers was that most of the
conflicts between states are to secure control over territory and natural resources
which includes water too. If natural resources are in decline, conflicts are bound to
increase
Trans-boundary water treaties have played a significant role in resolving the water
disputes though the mechanism of conflict resolution varies and structurally fails to
address the future problems that may arise. Indus Water Treaty (IWT) has been
examined as an efficacious Model of conflict resolution and induced cooperation
from 1960s to 1980s. Pakistan claimed that India is violating IWT by building
dams and diverting waters of Western Rivers flowing from India to Pakistan.
Therefore, the research attempts to answer the following questions. What is the
cumulative effect of Indian dams being constructed on the Western Rivers? Can
India Unilaterally withdraw the treaty? What would be the implications if India
violates the treaty? Holistic content analysis of qualitative method and conflict
theory has been used to investigate the water conflict between Pakistan and India.
The key findings are that violation of treaty by India is perceived as security threat
by Pakistan and also increase its economic concerns. The tension between the two
neighbours over water sharing can lead to water war which poses serious threats to
regional peace and security
India Pakistan water cinflict lived experiences of a group and how members of that
group find meaning in their experiences. Researchers use interviews, observation,
and other qualitative methods to collect data.
Qualitative research methods can be used to study:
How are political and social attitudes formed?
How do people make decisions?
What teaching or training methods are most effective?
