ISSUE

Volume-VI

, Issue-II

(SPRING 2023)



01 - Thirsty Nations, From Conflict to Cooperation: Navigating the Climate Change Imp

http://dx.doi.org/10.31703/girr.2023(VI-II).01
10.31703/girr.2023(VI-II).01      Published : Jun 2023

    The security landscape is constantly evolving, encompassing a broader range of non-traditional threats such as environmental, human, food, health, and social security. Water security and related environmental and social threats are significant in this expanded understanding of security. Globalization, urbanization, industrialization, population growth, and the depletion of natural resources pose m... Details
    Climate Change, Human Health, Food Production, Energy Consumption
    (1) Muhammad Faizan Asghar
    PhD Scholar, International Relations, School of Integrated Social Sciences, University of Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan.
    (2) Maryam Nawaz
    PhD Scholar, International Relations, School of Integrated Social Sciences, University of Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan.
    (3) Kishwar Munir
    Assistant Professor, School of Integrated Social Sciences, University of Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan.

02 - Geo-Strategic Significance of Wakhan Corridor for Pakistan

http://dx.doi.org/10.31703/girr.2023(VI-II).02
10.31703/girr.2023(VI-II).02      Published : Jun 2023

    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 efficien... Details
    Geo-strategic, Economic Significant, Wakhan, Afghanistan, China, Tajikistan, Badakhshan, Silk Road, Pakistan
    (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.

03 - Operation Zarb-e-Azb in the Global Wire Services: A Framing Analysis

http://dx.doi.org/10.31703/girr.2023(VI-II).03
10.31703/girr.2023(VI-II).03      Published : Jun 2023

    Pakistan has become a victim of terrorism after its involvement in the ongoing war on terror. The country has lost thousands of civilians and security personnel in this American-led war. Though, Pakistan has always been treated negatively by the media organizations of elite nations. Operation Zarb-e-Azb was a combined military action of the Pakistan army against the armed insurgent groups in North... Details
    Operation Zarb-e-Azb, Global Wires, Framing, AFP, AP, Reuters
    (1) Abid Zafar
    M.Phil, Department of Media and Communication Studies, International Islamic University, Islamabad, Pakistan.
    (2) Syed Inam ur Rahman
    Assistant Professor, Department of Media and Communication Studies, International Islamic University, Islamabad, Pakistan.
    (3) Mariam Asif
    Lecturer, National Institute of Pakistan Studies, Quaid-i-Azam University, Islamabad, Pakistan.

04 - SCO and the US: Convergence and Divergence of Interests

http://dx.doi.org/10.31703/girr.2023(VI-II).04
10.31703/girr.2023(VI-II).04      Published : Jun 2023

    There were six autonomous Muslim countries in the area following the collapse of the USSR. They still had economic and security issues and were undeveloped. Together with China and Russia, three Central Asian states Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, and Tajikistan have agreed to establish an organization to settle their border disputes and address security concerns. The Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SC... Details
    SCO, USA, Convergence, Divergence, Interests
    (1) Muhammad Ilyas Khan
    MS Scholar, Department of Political Science, International Islamic University, Islamabad, Pakistan.
    (2) Kifayat Ullah
    MS Scholar, Department of Political Science, Bolu Abbant Izzet Baysal Universitesi, Turkiye.
    (3) Ferdos Jamal
    MS Scholar of International Trade, School of Economics and Management, Nanjing University of Science and Technology, Nanjing, China

05 - Analyzing Post 9/11 Religious Freedom in Pakistan: A Case Study of Christian Min

http://dx.doi.org/10.31703/girr.2023(VI-II).05
10.31703/girr.2023(VI-II).05      Published : Jun 2023

    Christians constitute the most significant minority in Pakistan, a predominantly Muslim nation. After the 9/11 incidents, religious intolerance has surged, mainly targeting religious minorities, in particular the Christian community. This research aims to contextualize this narrative by delving into the increased discrimination and injustice faced by Christians following the United States’ g... Details
    Religious Freedom, Minorities, Christians, USCIRF, UDHR
    (1) Naima Walter
    PhD Candidate, Department of International Relations, University of Peshawar, Peshawar, KP, Pakistan.
    (2) Minhas Majeed Khan
    Research Supervisor/Assistant Professor, Department of International Relations, University of Peshawar, Peshawar, KP, Pakistan.

06 - The History of Transformation from the Ideology of Pan-Islamism to Formal Lefti

http://dx.doi.org/10.31703/girr.2023(VI-II).06
10.31703/girr.2023(VI-II).06      Published : Jun 2023

    This research paper explores the history of the evolution of formal leftism in undivided India, with special focus on the NWFP (present-day Khyber Pakhtunkhwa) of Pakistan. Communist Party of India (CPI) was the first socialist political party of undivided India, which was originally founded in Soviet Tashkent in 1920 and was activated in undivided India in 1925. The history of the formation of CP... Details
    Communism, Pan-Islamism, Mujahidin, Hijra, Bolshevik, Socialism
    (1) Mohammad Ayaz
    Lecturer/In-Charge Chairman, Department of Pakistan Studies, Kohat University of Science & Technology, Kohat, KP, Pakistan.

07 - Power Transition, Neo Regionalism, and Neo Functionalism: Unraveling the Power D

http://dx.doi.org/10.31703/girr.2023(VI-II).07
10.31703/girr.2023(VI-II).07      Published : Jun 2023

    International Relations theories play a crucial role in understanding the dynamics between nations. Therefore, this research paper explores the power dynamics in emerging nations through the lens of international relations theories, specifically focusing on the role of power transition, neo-regionalism, and neo-functionalism. Power transition theory examines the shifts in global power and influenc... Details
    International Relations, Theories, Power Transition, Dynamics, BRICS
    (1) Javeria Noor Sawal
    M.Phil. Qualified, Department of Political Science, Qurtuba University of Science & IT, Peshawar, KP, Pakistan.
    (2) Umar Zaman
    M.Phil. Research Scholar, Department of Political Science, Qurtuba University of Science & IT, Peshawar, KP, Pakistan.
    (3) Noor Fatima
    M.Phil. Research Scholar, Department of Political Science, Qurtuba University of Science & IT, Peshawar, KP, Pakistan.

08 - BRICS the Major Emerging Economies: Prospects for a Multi-Polar World

http://dx.doi.org/10.31703/girr.2023(VI-II).08
10.31703/girr.2023(VI-II).08      Published : Jun 2023

     The world has seen a major shift in the international power structure in the past two decades since 2001, when the term ‘BRIC’ originated. Jim O’Neil, a British economist, coined the acronym ‘BRIC’ in his research paper “Building Better Global Economic BRIC” for the first time. He was of the view that the countries ‘BRIC’ associating Braz... Details
    BRICS, World Order, Uni-polarity, Multi-polarity, Economic Bloc
    (1) Javeria Noor Sawal
    M.Phil., Department of Political Science, Qurtuba University of Science & Information Technology, Hayatabad Peshawar, KP, Pakistan.
    (2) Raees Anjum
    M.Phil. Research Scholar, Department of Political Science, Qurtuba University of Science & Information Technology, Hayatabad Peshawar, KP, Pakistan.

09 - Prospects of Peace–Prospects for Resolving the Israeli-Palestinia

http://dx.doi.org/10.31703/girr.2023(VI-II).09
10.31703/girr.2023(VI-II).09      Published : Jun 2023

    Peace in the Israeli-Palestinian conflict is still unlikely, but it is also essential to the stability of the area. There is some optimism despite past tensions thanks to diplomatic attempts. Resuming conversations that promote mutual understanding and trust is one possible path. International players, such as the UN, might be crucial in promoting talks and guaranteeing a just and long-lasting set... Details
    Two-states, Palestinians, International Players, Long-lasting
    (1) Sahibzada Adil Munir
    Graduate, Department of International Relations, University of Peshawar, KP, Pakistan.
    (2) Zainab Baig
    M.Phil. Scholar, School of Politics and International Relations, Quaid –i- Azam University, Islamabad. Pakistan.
    (3) Muhammad Haroon
    M.Phil. Scholar, National Institute of Pakistan Studies, Quaid Azam University Islamabad, Pakistan.

10 - Digital Propaganda in South Asia: An Analytical Perspective

http://dx.doi.org/10.31703/girr.2023(VI-II).10
10.31703/girr.2023(VI-II).10      Published : Jun 2023

    This article examines the existing response strategies of Pakistan to Indian digital propaganda on the Kashmir Issue. By analyzing key propaganda strategies on X (formerly Twitter), state-sponsored X accounts, media reports, and academic scholarship, the researcher has identified a number of deficiencies in the prevalent approach and offers policy recommendations for better practices. Overall, thi... Details
    Information Warfare, Digital Propaganda, India, Pakistan, Computational, Strategies, Conflicts, State-sponsored campaign, Algorithms
    (1) Abdul Wadood Yousafzai
    PhD Scholar, Department of Media Studies, Bahria University Islamabad, Pakistan.
    (2) Shabir Hussian
    Professor, Department of Media Studies, Bahria University Islamabad, Pakistan.
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