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Contents Volume III Issue I (Spring - 2018)

China Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC): Regional Development, Employment Opportunities and Policy Challenges
Abstract:	A lot of people believe “China Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC)” to be a doorway to regional prosperity and regional cohesion. It carries an abundant perspective in relation to regional connectivity, regional development, and employment creation. Although a topic of increasing interest, CPEC has been relatively under-researched and under-conceptualized to date. In this article, we attem ...Read More
Author/s:	1-Navid Khan: Ph.D. Scholar,School of Economics & Management,Kunming University of Science & Technology, China. 2-Riaz Ahmad: Postdoc Fellow, School of Public Policy and Administration,Xiian Jiaotong University, China. 3-Ke Xing: School of Economics & Management,Kunming University of Science & Technology, China.
Keywords:	CPEC, Regional development, infrastructure development, employment creation, policy challenges
DOI Number:	10.31703/gpr.2018(III-I).02	Details Download
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An Analysis of Sino-Indian Relations: Modus Operandi or Modus Vivendi
Abstract:	China and India celebrated their embryonic relations with a documented modus vivendi i.e. “The Panchsheel Agreement”. This concord highlighted five principles of peaceful coexistence between India and China. The Tibet region was the nucleus of this agreement. Nevertheless, after four years of its celebration, eyebrows raised from both sides in 1959 when China started its unification proce ...Read More
Author/s:	1-Asghar Ali: PhD Scholar,Department of Political Science & International Relations, Qurtaba University of Science & IT, Peshawar, KP, Pakistan. 2-Nazim Rahim: Assistant Professor, Department of Political Science & International Relations,Qurtaba University of Science & IT, Peshawar, KP, Pakistan. 3-Ghulam Hussain Abid Sipra: PhD Scholar,Department of Political Science,Quaid-e-Azam University, Islamabad, Pakistan.
Keywords:	Sino-Indian Geo-strategic competition, Modus Vivendi, Modus Operandi, Synergy
DOI Number:	10.31703/gpr.2018(III-I).03	Details Download
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The Growing Strategic Imbalance between China and Russia in Central Asia: Challenges and Opportunities
Abstract:	Central Asias China growing interdependence and fading role of Russia has provoked contentious debates about the growing strategic imbalance in the region. The empirical data in this research paper demonstrates that the domestic, geostrategic and economic interests motivate the nature of China Central Asia and Russia Central Asia relationship. Chinas pragmatic approach for establishing a com ...Read More
Author/s:	1-Sartaj : PhD Scholar,Department of Political Science, International Islamic University, Islamabad, Pakistan. 2-Uzma Siraj: PhD Scholar,Department International Relations,International Islamic University Islamabad, Islamabad, Pakistan. 3-Uroosa Ishfaq: MPhil Scholar, Department of Political Science,Abdul Wali Khan University, Mardan, KP, Pakistan.
Keywords:	China, Central Asia, Economy, Geo-strategy, Strategic Imbalance, Cross-Border Ethnic Issues
DOI Number:	10.31703/gpr.2018(III-I).04	Details Download
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Engineering Electoral Design in Terms of Globalization of Institutions: A Case Study of Pakistan
Abstract:	Pakistan needs reforms in electoral institutions inherited from the colonial era which have minimal roots in its diverse soil led to political wrangling in federating units for more representational space in the federal structure. Conflict management through the engineering of an inclusive electoral system in Pakistan is the aim of this paper. The challenge of changing demographics and the d ...Read More
Author/s:	1-Lubna Batool: Lecturer,Department of Political Science,University of Gujrat, Punjab, Pakistan. 2-Manzoor Ahmad: Assistant Professor,Department of Political Science, Abdul Wali Khan University, Mardan, KP, Pakistan. 3-Syed Ali Shah: Assistant Professor, Department of Pakistan Studies, Abdul Wali Khan University, Mardan, KP, Pakistan.
Keywords:	Alternative Vote (AV), Electoral Globalization, Colonial Plantation, Regional Imitation, Preferential Vote (PV)
DOI Number:	10.31703/gpr.2018(III-I).05	Details Download
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Can Openness Hypothesis Improve Political Economy of Pakistans Financial Market?
Abstract:	This paper is an attempt to test the openness hypothesis for the case of Pakistan. Being a developing country and having different interest groups interfering in the financial market, openness hypothesis provides a theory that provides a win-win situation for the interest groups, consequently improving financial development. We presented a political economy approach of analyzing the state of ...Read More
Author/s:	1-Jawad Ahmad: Research Associate, University of Kassel, Hessen, Germany. 2-Sania Zehraa: Research Scholar, International Islamic University, Islamabad, Pakistan. 3-Noor Jehan: Assistant Professor,Department of Economics,Abdul Wali Khan University, Mardan, KP, Pakistan.
Keywords:	Financial Development, Openness hypothesis, Political economy, Regression analysis, Financial Liberalization, Trade openness.
DOI Number:	10.31703/gpr.2018(III-I).06	Details Download
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Page Nos:	56-65
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What is Democracy? Challenges for Democracy in Pakistan
Abstract:	This article aims to explore what democracy is and what are the key tools for the success of democracy. Democracy is a famous form of government in contemporary world politics. There are few key characteristics of true democracy, for instance; free and fair elections, the role of media, education, judiciary, political parties, and religious tolerance, etc. Pakistan has experienced authoritat ...Read More
Author/s:	1-Fozia Bibi: PhD scholar,National Defence University, Islamabad, Pakistan. 2-Sumbal Jameel: Research Scholar, Department of Political Science,Abdul Wali Khan University, Mardan, KP, Pakistan. 3-Syed Umair Jalal: MPhil Scholar,Department of Political Sciences,University of Peshawar, KP, Pakistan.
Keywords:	Democracy, Education, Media, Judiciary, Religious Freedom, Tolerance.
DOI Number:	10.31703/gpr.2018(III-I).07	Details Download
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Page Nos:	66-75
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Determinants of Pakistan’s Foreign Policy with Respect to Russia’s Past, Present and Future
Abstract:	Pakistan and Russia have a history of divergence and ambiguity in their foreign policies. Since Independence Pakistans policy towards Russia remained complex and contradictory. Historically there were highs and lows in their relationship, but uncertainty prevails in their approaches. This was due to Pakistans western inclination and Russias pro-India alliance. However, the relationship was r ...Read More
Author/s:	1-Jazib Mumtaz: PhD Scholar,Department of Social Sciences, SZABIST Karachi, Sindh, Pakistan. 2-Muhammad Ramzan: Assistant Professor, Department of Social Sciences, SZABIST Karachi, Sindh, Pakistan. 3-Saima Gul: Lecturer,Department to IR,University of Peshawar, KP, Pakistan.
Keywords:	Foreign Policy, Realism, Institutionalism, Liberalism, Constructivism
DOI Number:	10.31703/gpr.2018(III-I).08	Details Download
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Page Nos:	76-84
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Transformations in the Middle East: Implications for Pakistan
Abstract:	The regional security matrix of the Middle East is facing serious challenges since the US invasion of Iraq, which has left a deep impact on the regional balance of power. A hostile nation towards Iran becomes an ally after the fall of the Saddam regime. Things are changing rapidly when several series of protests across the Arab and African region erupted since 2011 with the Tunisian revoluti ...Read More
Author/s:	1-Muhammad Shoaib Malik: Assistant Professor,Department of Pakistan Studies, National University of Modern Languages, Islamabad, Pakistan. 2-Waseem Ishaque: Assistant Professor, Department of IR,National Defence University, Islamabad, Pakistan. 3-Syed Ali Shah: Assistant Professor,Department of Pakistan Studies,Abdul Wali Khan University, Mardan, KP, Pakistan.
Keywords:	Arab Spring, Regime Change, Balance of Power
DOI Number:	10.31703/gpr.2018(III-I).09	Details Download
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Page Nos:	85-93
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China's Growing Strategic Interests in Afghanistan
Abstract:	China is giving a push to the reconciliation process among the Taliban and the Afghan government. As well as working on trilateral relations of Pakistan, Afghanistan, and China. China is looking for CPEC expansion to Afghanistan through Pakistan, for which China seeks to explore the ways of reconciliation in Afghanistan among the Taliban and the Afghan government. US wants his long stay in A ...Read More
Author/s:	1-Huma Qayum: PhD Scholar,Department of Political Science and International Relations at International Islamic University IslaPakistan. 2-Syed Umair Jalal: MPhil Scholar,Department of Political Science, University of Peshawar, KP, Pakistan 3-Uroosa Ishfaq: MPhil Scholar,Department of Political Science,Abdul Wali Khan University, Mardan, KP, Pakistan.
Keywords:	China, Afghanistan, Strategic interests, reconstruction and reconciliation, Belt and Road Initiative.
DOI Number:	10.31703/gpr.2018(III-I).10	Details Download
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Page Nos:	94-100
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Pax Sinica in Asia: Chinas Emergent Geopolitics of Economic Corridors and Dream of Leadership
Abstract:	This article explores the features of Chinas hegemonic ambitions which include more economic power than its rivals and the impact of international institutions on the interstate system. As a result, China has achieved Asias first tier of a hegemon, but influence over the global institutional framework is still underway. The eradication of the Pax Americana, however, must slowly materialize in ...Read More
Author/s:	1-Muhammad Muzaffar: Assistant Professor,Department of Political Science,GC Women University Sialkot, Punjab, Pakistan. 2-Syed Tanveer Ali Shah: MPhil Scholar, International Relations, University of the Punjab Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan. 3-Zahid Yaseen: Assistant Professor, Department of Political Science,GC Women University Sialkot, Punjab, Pakistan.
Keywords:	Sino-centric, Economic Corridors, Heartland, OBOR, CPEC.
DOI Number:	10.31703/gpr.2018(III-I).11	Details Download
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Politics of Ethnicities and Federating Issues in Pakistan: Changing Geopolitical Perspective of the Region
Abstract:	Keeping in view the multi-ethnic structure of Pakistan, the federal structure is designed in the country. Circumstantial evidence suggests that smaller ethnicities are not satisfied within the structure and therefore, crises and disturbances are continuously being witnessed. The ethnic factor becomes more visible, impacting not only the internal politics of Pakistan but also its evolving reg ...Read More
Author/s:	1-Shaista Taj: PhD Sholar, Qurtuba University, Peshawar, KP, Pakistan 2-Zahir Shah: Assistant Professor,Department of Political Science, Abdul Wali Khan University, Mardan, KP, Pakistan. 3-Muhammad Bilal: Assistant Registrar, Women University Swabi, Swabi, KP, Pakistan.
Keywords:	Ethnicity, Federation, Region, Geopolitics, Pakistan, Pashtuns, Baluchs Nationalism
DOI Number:	10.31703/gpr.2018(III-I).12	Details Download
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Page Nos:	110-119
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Chinas Debt Diplomacy and China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC): Implications for Pakistan
Abstract:	China has been investing in several countries under the ambit of BRI and regional economic corridors. The basic spirit behind such an initiative is to benefit the world from Chinas peaceful rise. However, the potential implications of the Debt Trap have been voiced, especially when the issue of Hambantota came to the limelight. This research article discusses the "potential debt trap", widely ...Read More
Author/s:	1-Waseem Ishaque: Assistant Professor, Department of IR,National Defence University, Islamabad, Pakistan. 2-Aman Ullah: Ministry of Interior, Government of Pakistan, Islamabad, Pakistan. 3-Safia : Lecturer,Department of Political Science,Abdul Wali Khan University, KP, Pakistan.
Keywords:	CPEC, Infrastructure development, Debt Trap
DOI Number:	10.31703/gpr.2018(III-I).13	Details Download
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Page Nos:	120-128
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Investigating Link between Modernization and the Dynamics of Political Institution: Quantitative Evidence from Pakistan
Abstract:	The notion of change in the political institution is associated with multifarious factors. In the current scenario, modernization is one of the foremost factors which transformed the diverse aspects of political institution. This paper is an attempt to shed light on the impact of modernization on the political institution. The quantitative research strategy has been adopted in this research. ...Read More
Author/s:	1-Imran : Lecturer (Sociology), Department of Social and Gender Studies, University of Swat, Swat, KP, Pakistan 2-Mamoon Khan Khattak: Assistant Professor, Department of Social Work and Sociology, Kohat University of Science and Technology (KUST), Kohat, KP, Pakistan. 3-Azad Ullah: Lecturer, Department of Social Work and Sociology, Kohat University of Science and Technology (KUST), Kohat, KP, Pakistan.
Keywords:	Change, Masses, Modernization, Political, Social
DOI Number:	10.31703/gpr.2018(III-I).14	Details Download
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Page Nos:	129-137
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Pakistan's Transition to Civilian Rule: Analysis of Zia Years
Abstract:	Existing literature on democratization suggests that societies once exposed to democratic liberties develop a deep spirit of resistance. This spirit of resistance is manifested in various movements for the restoration of democracies whenever democratic liberties are taken away by military dictatorships. This paper investigates this spirit of resistance during General Zia's era. It is argued here t ...Read More
Author/s:	1-Adil Khan : Lecturer, Department of Pakistan Studies, Hazara University, Mansehra, KP, Pakistan. 2-Muhammad Imran : Assistant Professor, Department of English, Government College Havelian Abbottabad, KP, Pakistan. 3-Nazakat : Lecturer, Department of English, Hazara University, Mansehra, KP, Pakistan.
Keywords:	Pakistan, Democracy, Martial Law, Zia Years, Democratization, Military
DOI Number:	10.31703/gpr.2018(III-I).15	Details Download
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Page Nos:	138-146
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Terrorism and Social Engineering: A Distorted Picture of the Pakhtuns
Abstract:	Much of the ongoing terrorism in Pakistan is happening on and in the context of the Pakhtun region. This has severe possible implications for the present and future of the region and its inhabitants. It is imperative, therefore, to objectively analyze the process so that effective policy options are adopted for its eradication. Relying mainly on secondary data, the current study is a quali ...Read More
Author/s:	1-Abdul Shakoor : Assistant Professor, Department of International Relations, Abdul Wali Khan University Mardan, KP, Pakistan.
Keywords:	Pakhtuns, Terrorism, Social Engineering, Cultural Distortion
DOI Number:	10.31703/gpr.2018(III-I).16	Details Download
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Page Nos:	147-155
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