Pakistan’s Foreign Policy

Contents: Preface. 1. Analyzing foreign policy: theoretical perspective. 2. Political development in Pakistan. 3. A model for the analysis of Pakistan’s foreign policy. 4. Pakistan’s quest for security. 5. Indo-Pak relations: areas of conflict and cooperation. 6. Foreign relations of Pakistan. 7. Kashmir issue: formative phase and beyond. 8. Pakistan’s relations with China. Bibliography. Index.

The foreign policy of Pakistan is determined by a set of permanent as well as institutional factors. The foreign policy-makers of Pakistan, it is believed, set, change and revise their objectives, after going through the goals and objectives set by India. Pakistan came into being after great sacrifices of Million of Muslims, like any other country, she also considers with deep regard the need for preservation of its independence and does not allow any country to harm its freedom. Therefore, the principle of protection of independence and sovereignty is the corner stone of Pakistan’s Foreign Policy. The guiding principles of Pakistan’s Foreign Policy are rooted in the country’s Islamic ideology, its rich cultural heritage and historical experience. As an Islamic and non-aligned country, Pakistan supports Islamic causes and firmly upholds the above mentioned principles, which hold out the promos of a just and equitable world order in which nations can live in peace and security. This book examines analytically continuity and change that occurred in the Pakistan foreign policy from time to time, and the diplomatic endeavors made to tackle crisis situations.