Nuclear South Asia attracts frequent international attention owing to the rivalry between the nuclear armed states, unresolved disputes, porous borders, and recurrent crises. These crises have been a serious preoccupation of strategic studies analysts, who all too often frame these regional crises in terms of bilateral deterrence frameworks. The United States has tended to be
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South Asia’s security environment has always been risky due to the volatile bilateral dynamics of India-Pakistan. The additional factor of nuclearization of both countries made it even more complex in world and regional politics. ‘Brokering Peace in Nuclear Environments: U.S. Crisis Management in South Asia,’ is a new and qualitative addition in the literature of
Foreign policy is closely linked with a state’s national power. The national power potential of a state can be realised by the quality of its government and prudence of policies. If the governance structure of a country is weak and inefficient, the foreign policy may not run well. Pakistan’s foreign relations have been uneven, sometimes
by Riaz Khokhar.... THE $5 BILLION DEFENSE DEAL SIGNED BETWEEN INDIA AND RUSSIA COULD WREAK A SERIOUS BLOW TO AMERICA’S CONTAINMENT OF RUSSIA On Oct. 5, India signed a $5 billion deal with Russia to purchase the “S400 Long Range Surface to Air Missile System,†defying U.S. threats of sanctions on nations involved in large-scale
by Riaz Khokhar.... Pakistan got re-elected to the Board of Governors of International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) in the previous month owing to its contributions to the peaceful uses of nuclear energy. The board has an important role in considering membership in the IAEA, approving safeguard agreements, publishing nuclear safety standards and appointing the Director
by Saima Aman Sial.... As the United Nations hosts the high-level meetings of the 73rd Session debate, the South Asian region is again embroiled in a war of words, instigated by India. After assuming office, Pakistan’s PM, Imran Khan, in his victory speech put forth his administration’s priority for restoring and upholding peace initiatives in
by Huma Rehman.... Indo-Pak relations have remained a major foreign policy challenge for South Asia’s strategic and crisis stability. The unending twists and turns in Indian foreign policy and military planning, towards Pakistan is a vital cause for not achieving the goals, of peace and stability in the region. The way bilateral relations are being
by Riaz Khokhar.... Imran Khan has promised to bring about a change in Pakistan. This would entail taking vital steps in the way the country is being run. Pakistan’s foreign policy has greatly suffered over the last few years as it is said to have not been handled in a proper manner. Is Imran Khan
by Riaz Khokhar.... PAKISTAN STANDS TO GAIN MUCH BY FOCUSING ON ITS ECONOMIC DIPLOMACY Pakistan’s economic diplomacy currently starts with, and ends at, seeking foreign loans and assistance from ‘friendly’ countries and multinational financial institutions. Much ink and energy has been spent on discussing the many ways through which Pakistan can improve its domestic economic
We have spent far too long establishing our ‘influence’ in the unfortunate country that is Afghanistan; the country has been suffering from civil war conditions for decades. Our policy towards Afghanistan should honestly execute and implement what we have always declared, but never acted on, ie respect for its independence and sovereignty. Our relationship with
