01 - Saudi-Iran Rivalry: Pakistan's Role from Neutrality to Mediatory...
http://dx.doi.org/10.31703/gfpr.2022(V-III).0110.31703/gfpr.2022(V-III).01 Published : Sep 2022
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This study examines Pakistan's changing role amid Riyadh and Tehran's geopolitical and geoeconomic competition. It debunks the claim that Saudi Arabia and Iran's rivalry has long caused sectarian strife and economic and security problems in Pakistan. Pakistan's leadership has determined to prevent sectarian and supremacy tussles between the two Middle Eastern powers and to reduce tension diplomati... Details
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Saudi Arabia, Iran, Pakistan, Mediator, Rivalry, Middle East
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(1) Zahra Ibrahim
PhD Scholar, Department of International Relations, National University of Modern Languages (NUML), Islamabad, Pakistan.
(2) Sarwat Rauf
Associate Professor, Department of International Relations, National University of Modern Languages (NUML), Islamabad, Pakistan.
02 - Comparative Study of the US and China's Policies towards South Asia in the 21st ...
http://dx.doi.org/10.31703/gfpr.2022(V-III).0210.31703/gfpr.2022(V-III).02 Published : Sep 2022
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Since as a hegemon, the US has dominated the world through its unilateral policies and put diverse effects on different regions. Since 2001, China is emerging as a powerful country on the world stage and increasing its influence in its neighbourhood, especially in South Asia, under Belt and Road Initiative. In South Asia, the US is exploiting Indian skepticism about Chinses policies to get i... Details
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US, South Asia, Regional Security Complex Theory, China
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(1) Manzoor Khan Afridi
Associate Professor, Department of Politics & International Relations, International Islamic University, Islamabad, Pakistan.
(2) Naveed Anjum
PhD. Scholar, Department of Politics & International Relations, International Islamic University, Islamabad, Pakistan.
(3) Zaheer Abbas
PhD. Scholar, Department of Politics & International Relations, International Islamic University, Islamabad, Pakistan.
03 - Central Asian States: Thirty Years of Independence ...
http://dx.doi.org/10.31703/gfpr.2022(V-III).0310.31703/gfpr.2022(V-III).03 Published : Sep 2022
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It has been three decades when five states of Central Asian region acquired their independence from former Soviet Union. Since 1991 Central Asian states are engaged in state and nation building process. These states in-order to be the part of world community are working on their national identities, democratic system and relations with other states. This article tries to examine the progress of ce... Details
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Central Asia, Nation Identity, Democracy, Foreign Policy
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(1) Saima A Kayani
Chairperson, Department of International Relations, Fatima Jinnah Women University, Rawalpindi, Punjab, Pakistan.
(2) Maria Kanwal
Research Assistant, Fatima Jinnah Women University, Rawalpindi, Punjab, Pakistan
04 - Indian Hyper-Militarization under Modi Regime: A Threat for Pakistan ...
http://dx.doi.org/10.31703/gfpr.2022(V-III).0410.31703/gfpr.2022(V-III).04 Published : Sep 2022
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Over the years Pakistan has faced many internal and external threats. India always considered Pakistan as rival and made all out contributions to exacerbate the problems for Pakistan in all the domains of Politics and security. This paper will analyze the Indian militarization program involving huge weapons acquisition and signing different arms deals to unsettle Pakistan. Under the Governme... Details
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Militarization, Balance of Power, Arms Race, Bulwark
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(1) Muhammad Yasin Sultan Raja
Lecturer, Department of International Relations, NUML, Rawalpindi Pakistan.
(2) Muhammad Rehan Zafar
Lecturer, Department of International Relations, NUML, Rawalpindi, Punjab, Pakistan.
(3) Ayesha Rana
Assistant Professor, Department of International Relations, NUML, Rawalpindi, Punjab, Pakistan.
05 - Pakistan's Alignment with the US: An Analysis of Costs and Benefits ...
http://dx.doi.org/10.31703/gfpr.2022(V-III).0510.31703/gfpr.2022(V-III).05 Published : Sep 2022
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There have been many ups and downs in relations between the US and Pakistan, with divergent and convergent concerns. Each country has tried to influence the other with its own specific needs and goals. The main goal of Pakistan's alliance with the US was to secure its security against India and to receive significant financial and military support from the US. In this context Pakistan joined the U... Details
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US, Pakistan, Alliances, Costs and Benefits
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(1) Uroosa Ishfaq
Lecturer, Department of Political Science, Shaheeed Benazir Bhutto Women University Peshawar, KP, Pakistan.
(2) Syed Ali Shah
Assistant Professor & Chairman, Department of Pakistan Studies, Abdul Wali Khan University Mardan, KP, Pakistan.
(3) Muhammad Haroon
M.Phil. Scholar, National Institute of Pakistan Studies (NIPS), Quaid-i-Azam University, Islamabad, Pakistan.
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