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Title "EMERGING TIES BETWEEN RUSSIA AND PAKISTAN: IMPLICATIONS FOR INDIA"

Author(s) Hira Fatima

Abstract Abstract Thesis Title: Emerging Ties between Russia and Pakistan: Implications for India This study examines the status of emerging relationship between Pakistan and Russia, and its implications for India which is aspired to play a dominant role in the Asian region. Since Pakistan’s internal conditions such as its security and economic issues are challenging, it needs the support of the global powers such as Russia. However, Pakistan’s proximity to Russia is fraught with new challenges including India’s hostile reaction. The research also analyses India’s responsive measures towards growing Russo-Pak relations. To explain Russia and Pakistan rapprochement, the study uses the theoretical perspective of defensive realism. Pakistan and Russia’s security and economic interests are intertwined and discernable as officials from both sides are participating in bilateral and multilateral forums to address their common concerns. In order to strengthen its relations with Russia, Pakistan needs to overcome the trust deficit which is due to their bitter past. Overall, empirical data related to the subject is defining the status of Russo-Pak relations in the recent times as well as in the past, and the possible challenges these relations can pose for the Indian hegemonic designs in the region. Consequently, the study concludes that Russo-Pak relations have been gaining momentum since 9/11 and it can cause a variety of repercussions for India in general, and to its regional hegemonic designs in particular.

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Faculty Social Sciences

Department International Relations

Language English

Publication Date 2020-07-16

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