ISLAMIC PRINCIPLES OF DIPLOMATIC STRATEGIES FOR CONFLICT RESOLUTION: DRIVERS OF SUSTAINABLE PEACE

Abstract

Diplomacy's goal is not limited to representing and elevating the territory or organization rather it is highly oriented towards dialogue to negotiate and conflict management between people. It generally attempts to maintain balance and peace. Today the world is converging on multilateral diplomacy that can pave the way to conflict resolution and ultimate peace as diplomats serve as instruments of state. The use of diplomacy instead of force is getting popular in the new millennium. Such type of collaborative diplomatic endeavor is one of the most notable characteristics of modern global conflict attempts, and it deserves special consideration. It may be the most evident and important approach for countries to partake in these kinds of initiatives since it is considered a sort of standard protocol. Islamic diplomacy is extensive and multidimensional. The purpose of this study is to explore Islamic diplomatic strategies that can play a significant role in resolving and managing conflicts in the contemporary age not only on the communal but international level. This research paper will specifically explore the conflict resolution tactics as a rich convention of Islamic peacebuilding diplomacy that exists in Islam based on the Quran and the Sirah of the Holy Prophet (PBUH). By applying qualitative and descriptive research methodology, this study will try to figure out some of the vital peacebuilding factors highlighting the role of Islamic diplomacy in conflict resolution.