ISSUE

Volume-I

, Issue-I

(FALL 2018)



01 - Explaining Russian Resurgence: The Case Study of Georgia and Ukraine

http://dx.doi.org/10.31703/gfpr.2018(I-I).01
10.31703/gfpr.2018(I-I).01      Published : Dec 2018

    This thesis is an attempt to explain the Russian resurgence: The case study of Georgia and Ukraine, with the help of theoretical framework structural realism. Russia having large territory is full of natural resources, under the leadership of Putin Russia utilized its natural resources to regain its lost position and power. In this research I tried to find out the answers of the questions: Why ... Details

    Resurgence, Russia, NATO, Georgia, Ukraine
    (1) Muhammad Imran Ashraf
    Assistant Professor, Department of International Relations, National Defence University (NDU) Islamabad, Pakistan.
    (2) Athar Ali
    PhD Scholar, Department of International Relations, National Defence University Islamabad, Pakistan
    (3) Syed Umair Jalal
    M. Phil Scholar, Department of Political Science, University of Peshawar, KP, Pakistan.

02 - Globalization and its Socio-Economic Impact on Pakistan

http://dx.doi.org/10.31703/gfpr.2018(I-I).02
10.31703/gfpr.2018(I-I).02      Published : Dec 2018

    The study involves a brief yet insightful discussion on the concept of globalization, covering different aspects of globalization. The focal point is to consider that globalization is not a new phenomenon. It further explains that globalization has taken new dimensions along with the impact that it has on the economy and society of Pakistan. The impact of globalization on every economy differs ... Details

    Globalization, Society, Economy, Pakistan, Policy Implications
    (1) Faria Zeeshan
    Researcher Based in Islamabad, Pakistan.
    (2) Muhammad Ali Baig
    Scholar, National Defence University in Islamabad, Pakistan.

03 - Saudi Arabia-Israel Rapprochement: Prospects and Challenges for Iran

http://dx.doi.org/10.31703/gfpr.2018(I-I).03
10.31703/gfpr.2018(I-I).03      Published : Dec 2018

    The rising influence of Iran in the wake of Arab Spring threatens both Saudi Arabia and Israel. The US shares the challenge being posed by the Iranian rise. This Iranian rise has brought the three closer. The burgeoning closing of Saudi Arabia and Israel is largely shaped by this rise. However, it remains to be investigated that what is pushing Iran to expand its regional influence. The existin... Details

    Saudi Arabia, Isarael, Iran, Rapprochement
    (1) Zafar Khan
    MPhil, Department of International Relations, National Defence University (NDU) Islamabad, Pakistan.
    (2) Zafar Khan
    Head, Department of Politics and IR, International Islamic University Islamabad, Pakistan.
    (3) Muhammad Imran Ashraf
    Assistant Professor, Department of International Relations, National Defence University (NDU) Islamabad, Pakistan.

04 - Impact of Pakistan-Us Relations on Afghan Peace Process

http://dx.doi.org/10.31703/gfpr.2018(I-I).04
10.31703/gfpr.2018(I-I).04      Published : Dec 2018

    Afghan's invasion of the Soviet Union in 1979 created panic worldwide and proved a decisive moment in the international political scenario. Soviet expansionism policy when challenged the security of Pakistan, it appeared as a front - line country and the main route to provide aid for Afghan Mujahedin. This paper has analytically reviews the Pakistan's decision to join 1979 Afghan war and evalua... Details

    Afghan War, Soviet Union, Pakistan, US Relations
    (1) Noor Fatima
    Head, Department of Politics and IR, International Islamic University Islamabad, Pakistan.
    (2) Syed Umair Jalal
    M.Phil. Scholar, Department of Political Science, University of Peshawar, KP, Pakistan.
    (3) Syed Karim Haider
    Lecturer, Department of Pakistan Study Centre, University of the Punjab, Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan.

05 - Afghanistan Factor in Pak-US Relations

http://dx.doi.org/10.31703/gfpr.2018(I-I).05
10.31703/gfpr.2018(I-I).05      Published : Dec 2018

    Afghan's interference of the Soviet Union in 1979 made anger worldwide and demonstrated a definitive minute in the universal political situation. Soviet imperialism strategy when tested the security of Pakistan, it showed up as a front - line nation and the primary course to give help to Afghan Mujahedin. This paper has logically surveys the Pakistan's choice to join 1979 Afghan war and assesse... Details

    Afghan War, Soviet Union, Pakistan, US Relations
    (1) Noor Fatima
    Chairperson, Department of Politics and IR, International Islamic University, Islamabad, Pakistan.
    (3) Iqra Jathol
    Centre for South Asian Studies, University of the Punjab, Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan.
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