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Debate #194 · Pakistan's foreign policy and the region

Is Pakistan's geostrategic location an asset or a liability?

Asked 3 times · 3 years · International Relations · Pakistan Affairs
This debate All debatesAsked beforeQuestions (3)Evidence (2)PositionsSame themeCan Pakistan pursue an independent foreign policy amid great-power rivalry?Can SAARC become an effective regional organisation?Has ideology or national interest driven Pakistan's foreign policy?
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Examiners want: geostrategic significance, missed opportunities in trade and diplomacy, security challenges, both sides, ways to capitalise

The questions

2023
CSS · Pakistan Affairs · Explain

Pakistan is located on the cross-road of South Asia. Explain its geostrategic/political importance and challenges.

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2015
CSS · International Relations · Discuss

“In her foreign policy and trade, Pakistan has never benefitted fully from the ideal Geostrategic location”. Discuss.

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2006
CSS · Pakistan Affairs · Explain

Political map of Pakistan is the outcome of its geo-strategic location. Give a reasoned account for the statement

Pakistan linkimpactOutline itOpen the paper

Evidence you can cite

ADB describes Pakistan as providing some of the closest sea access to Afghanistan, Central Asia and western China.ADBCAREC connects Pakistan roads with regional corridors linking China, Afghanistan and Central Asia to Arabian Sea.ADB

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