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- Title
Economic Constraints in the Foreign Policy of Pakistan, 1947-2009.
- Authors
Yaseen, Zahid
- Abstract
This article investigates the economic constraints in the foreign policy of Pakistan in general and during 1947-2009 in particular. Poor economy always forces the states to come under the influence of big powers. The economy of Pakistan is a case of research in this perspective. Pakistan was the first state in the world that was established on an ideological basis with the provision of having its foreign policy on the same lines. But at the time of separation, the Hindus were against its independence and they tried to deprive it of all the due rights with a view to bringing it back into India. Anyhow, at that time, the issues were managed through foreign aid as our sovereignty continued to be at stake by tilting towards the big powers for gaining economic assistance. We went towards big states but when we were deprived from this aid we went towards others, this cycle continued throughout the history of Pakistan. This research is based on authentic material in the form of literature in comparative politics, aid agreements and the pacts of Pakistan's civil and military governments with big powers. It is hypothized that our economy flourishes whenever military rules the country but with the hidden threats to our independence and sovereignty, being a pawn on the chessboard to be manipulated by the donor states.
- Subjects
IDEOLOGICAL analysis; INTERNATIONAL relations; PAKISTANI foreign relations; SOVEREIGNTY; CONSTITUTIONAL law
- Publication
Pakistan Vision, 2017, Vol 18, Issue 1, p229
- ISSN
1681-5742
- Publication type
Article