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01 - Rise of Non-State Actors: A Case of Tehrik-i-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) ...

http://dx.doi.org/10.31703/gpr.2026(XI-II).01
10.31703/gpr.2026(XI-II).01      Published : Jun 2026

Abstract

    The emergence of non-state actors has been one of the defining contemporary security challenge in South Asia. A significant actor is Tehrik-i-Taliban Pakistan \TTP\, which is the most critical insurgent group fighting against the Pakistani state. Formed in 2007, TTP has its roots in the fragmented militant groups in Pakistan's tribal zones and has developed into an organized insurgency with a focu... Details

    Tehrik-i-Taliban Pakistan (TTP), Non-state Actors, Insurgency, Asymmetric Warfare, Governance Deficits

    (1) Abdul Waqar
    PhD Scholar, Department of International Relations, Government College University, Faisalabad, Punjab, Pakistan.
    (2) Ghulam Mustafa
    Associate Professor, Department of International Relations Government College University Faisalabad, Punjab, Pakistan.
    (3) Umer Yaqoob
    Lecturer, Department of Pakistan Studies, Government College University Faisalabad, Punjab, Pakistan.
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02 - Climate Politics, Institutional Fragmentation, and Development Planning in Pakis...

http://dx.doi.org/10.31703/gpr.2026(XI-II).02
10.31703/gpr.2026(XI-II).02      Published : Jun 2026

Abstract

    Despite contributing less than 1% to global emissions, Pakistan is among the most vulnerable countries affected by climate change. While the country has developed several climate policy instruments, such as the NCCP, Pakistan Climate Change Act, National Adaptation Plan, and NDCs, climate goals have not yet been incorporated into development processes, budgeting, infrastructure development, and in... Details

    Climate Governance, Institutional Fragmentation, Policy Coherence, Sustainable Development, Development Planning, Pakistan, Eighteenth Amendment

    (1) Abdul Razzaq Khan
    Program Manager, SZABIST (Shaheed Zulfikar Ali Bhutto Institute of Science and Technology) University, Islamabad, Pakistan.
    (2) Sadia Nizam
    Research Scholar, MS Development Studies, SZABIST (Shaheed Zulfikar Ali Bhutto Institute of Science and Technology) University, Islamabad, Pakistan.
    (3) Sadia Hanif
    Assistant Professor, Riphah International University, Islamabad, Pakistan.
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03 - African Solutions to African Problems: A Critical Analysis of IGAD’s Mediat...

http://dx.doi.org/10.31703/gpr.2026(XI-II).03
10.31703/gpr.2026(XI-II).03      Published : Jun 2026

Abstract

    The slogan ‘African solutions to African problems’ is a core tenet of the African Union’s Peace and Security Architecture (APSA), with the aim of promoting regional ownership of the organisation in the resolution of conflicts in Africa. This research paper examines the extent of this slogan in practice by analysing the role of the Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD)... Details

    Africa, IGAD, South Sudan Conflict, African Solution to African Problems

    (1) Aisha Rasool
    Senior Consultant and Head of Research and Opinion Wing, Ministry of Law and Justice, Pakistan.
    (2) Ajia Niazi
    Research Associate, Ministry of Law and Justice, Pakistan.
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04 - Economic, Political, and Strategic Dynamics: India in BRICS ...

http://dx.doi.org/10.31703/gpr.2026(XI-II).04
10.31703/gpr.2026(XI-II).04      Published : Jun 2026

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    The world is experiencing another paradigm shift in the 21st century in form of an emerging economy driven world. BRICS has become an important forum for developing countries to cooperate in fields of trade, finance, diplomacy and global governance. The bloc was created in 2009 by Brazil, Russia, India and China and subsequently South Africa joined, all representing the desire to achieve a more ba... Details

    BRICS, India, Global South, Trade Cooperation, Multipolar World Order, Strategic Autonomy

    (1) Bisma Waseem
    M.Phil. Scholar, Department of International Relations, Government College University, Faisalabad, Punjab, Pakistan.
    (2) Ghulam Mustafa
    Associate Professor, Department of International Relations, Government College University, Faisalabad, Punjab, Pakistan.
    (3) Zainab
    M.Phil. Scholar, Department of International Relations, Government College University, Faisalabad, Punjab, Pakistan.
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