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http://dx.doi.org/10.31703/girr.2023(VI-II).02 10.31703/girr.2023(VI-II).02 Published : Jun 2023Geo-Strategic Significance of Wakhan Corridor for Pakistan
The Wakhan Corridor, a tiny strip of land in Afghanistan's northeastern area, is vital to Pakistan's geostrategic and economic interests. This research investigates the corridor's numerous dimensions and their consequences for Pakistan's interests. The Wakhan Corridor offers Pakistan a critical geostrategic buffer zone between itself and Central Asia. Because of its location, Pakistan can efficiently handle its border with Afghanistan while still maintaining strategic depth in the region. The corridor acts as a physical barrier, preventing conflicts and instability from spreading into Pakistan's territory. Furthermore, it provides Pakistan with a potential gateway to Central Asian markets, improving connectivity and trade opportunities in the region. The Wakhan Corridor plays a vital role in regional stability and cooperation. Economically, the Wakhan Corridor has enormous potential for Pakistan's energy and trade sectors. The region is thought to be rich in natural resources, such as hydrocarbon deposits, minerals, and precious stones.
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Geo-strategic, Economic Significant, Wakhan, Afghanistan, China, Tajikistan, Badakhshan, Silk Road, Pakistan
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(1) Tehzeeb Ul Hassan
Visiting Assistant Professor, Department of Sociology, Karakorum International University Gilgit Baltistan, Pakistan.
(2) Ayesha Khan
M.Phil. Scholar, Department of History, Government College University of Faisalabad, Punjab, Pakistan.
(3) Muhammad Ismail
Visiting Lecturer, Department of Politics and International Studies, Karakorum International University Gilgit Baltistan, Pakistan.
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APA : Hassan, T. U., Khan, A., & Ismail, M. (2023). Geo-Strategic Significance of Wakhan Corridor for Pakistan. Global International Relations Review, VI(II), 8-17. https://doi.org/10.31703/girr.2023(VI-II).02
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CHICAGO : Hassan, Tehzeeb Ul, Ayesha Khan, and Muhammad Ismail. 2023. "Geo-Strategic Significance of Wakhan Corridor for Pakistan." Global International Relations Review, VI (II): 8-17 doi: 10.31703/girr.2023(VI-II).02
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HARVARD : HASSAN, T. U., KHAN, A. & ISMAIL, M. 2023. Geo-Strategic Significance of Wakhan Corridor for Pakistan. Global International Relations Review, VI, 8-17.
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MHRA : Hassan, Tehzeeb Ul, Ayesha Khan, and Muhammad Ismail. 2023. "Geo-Strategic Significance of Wakhan Corridor for Pakistan." Global International Relations Review, VI: 8-17
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MLA : Hassan, Tehzeeb Ul, Ayesha Khan, and Muhammad Ismail. "Geo-Strategic Significance of Wakhan Corridor for Pakistan." Global International Relations Review, VI.II (2023): 8-17 Print.
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OXFORD : Hassan, Tehzeeb Ul, Khan, Ayesha, and Ismail, Muhammad (2023), "Geo-Strategic Significance of Wakhan Corridor for Pakistan", Global International Relations Review, VI (II), 8-17
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TURABIAN : Hassan, Tehzeeb Ul, Ayesha Khan, and Muhammad Ismail. "Geo-Strategic Significance of Wakhan Corridor for Pakistan." Global International Relations Review VI, no. II (2023): 8-17. https://doi.org/10.31703/girr.2023(VI-II).02