PREVIOUS ISSUES

Volume-VIII

, Issue-I

(WINTER 2025)


01 - Pakistan Relations with the Republic of Korea and Democratic People's Republic o...

http://dx.doi.org/10.31703/gfpr.2025(VIII-I).01
10.31703/gfpr.2025(VIII-I).01      Published : Mar 2025

    The purpose of this research is to elucidate Pakistan's relations with North and South Korea. A number of intrinsic restrictions need to be taken into consideration while comparing Pakistan's diplomatic ties with the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK) and the Republic of Korea (ROK). First of all, because of concerns over politics and information control in both the DPRK and the ROK, obt... Details
    Pakistan, DPRK (Democratic Peoples Republic of Korea), Republic of Korea, Nuclear Program, Economic Ties
    (1) Tehseena Masood
    M.Phil Scholar, Department ofInternational Relations, Government College University Faisalabad, Punjab, Pakistan.
    (2) Afira Mujeeb
    PhD Scholar, Department of International Relations, Government College University Faisalabad, Punjab, Pakistan.
    (3) Ghulam Mustafa
    Associate Professor, Department of International Relations, Government College University Faisalabad, Punjab, Pakistan.

02 - Nation Banding of Japan Through Cultural Diplomacy ...

http://dx.doi.org/10.31703/gfpr.2025(VIII-I).02
10.31703/gfpr.2025(VIII-I).02      Published : Mar 2025

    This research work explores the role of culture in the nation branding strategies of Japan. By examining key initiatives such as the promotion of traditional culture (culinary traditions) along with contemporary cultural exports (anime), the study highlights the strategic role of culture in nation branding of Japan. Moreover, this paper explores the “Cool Japan” campaign, a strategy to... Details
    Cool Japan Campaign, Cultural Diplomacy, Anime, Manga, Games and Cuisine
    (1) Alisha Shafiq
    Graduate, Department of International Relations Fatima Jinnah Women University, Rawalpindi, Punjab, Pakistan.
    (2) Saima A Kayani
    Head of Department, Department of International Relations, Fatima Jinnah Women University, Rawalpindi, Punjab, Pakistan.

03 - Nuclearization of Indian Ocean and its Impact on Pakistan's Maritime Security ...

http://dx.doi.org/10.31703/gfpr.2025(VIII-I).03
10.31703/gfpr.2025(VIII-I).03      Published : Mar 2025

    This research paper aims to explore the nuclearization of Indian Ocean by world’s nuclear power states i.e., India, China directly and United States indirectly and its probable repercussions on Pakistan. The militarization of Indian ocean is directly connected to Pakistan’s security and stability. This research will analyze India’s action of turning the Indian Ocean into a nuclea... Details
    Nuclearization, Indian Ocean Nuclear Power, Threat to Pakistan Security, Implication for Pakistan
    (1) Dawood Usman
    Undergraduate, Department of International Relations, University of Central Punjab, Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan.
    (2) Mohammad Irfan Ali
    Assistant Professor, Department of Political Science and International Relations, University of Central Punjab, Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan.
    (3) Abdur Rehman
    Lecturer, Department of Political Science and International Relations, University of Central Punjab, Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan.

04 - Gwadar Port as an Emerging Hub in New Great Game: Opportunities and Challenges f...

http://dx.doi.org/10.31703/gfpr.2025(VIII-I).04
10.31703/gfpr.2025(VIII-I).04      Published : Mar 2025

    Gwadar Port has emerged as a crucial player in global trade and geopolitics, particularly in the New Great Game unfolding in Central Asia. Initially envisioned as a trade and transit hub, it now serves as a strategic asset for China, securing energy supply routes through CPEC and expanding its influence in the Indian Ocean. India perceives Gwadar as a threat to its regional dominance and counters ... Details
    China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC), Geopolitics, Trade Routes Chabahar Port, Regional Rivalries
    (1) Muhammad Imran
    Assistant Professor, Department of Media, Creative Arts, and Global Political Studies, Emerson University Multan, Punjab, Pakistan.
    (2) Muhammad Ramzan
    Vice Chancellor, Emerson University Multan, Punjab, Pakistan.
    (3) Hina Adeeb
    Assistant Professor, Faculty of Media and Mass Communication, University of Central Punjab, Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan.