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Title Afghanistan and Regional Connectivity: Challenges and Prospects

Author(s) Tamas Momand

Abstract ABSTRACT Afghanistan holds a significant position in the Asian continent for connectivity among regions like South and Central Asia, the Middle East through Iran, and to Europe through ongoing energy projects. Afghanistan’s geographical position always made it prominent to the interests of great powers as a crossroads of many civilizations in ancient times to the contemporary projects of regional connectivity and known to be called as the ‘heart of Asia’. But the country holds a war-torn history. Afghanistan remains prone to internal and external skirmishes and has never become a stable nation. However, the tottering history of the country could not diminish its geopolitical significance, particularly in the current global and regional settings that made it both geopolitically and geo-economically crucial. This research focuses on assessing, redefining, and restructuring the role of Afghanistan with a development outlook of regional connectivity in the Asian continent. In fact, the recent emerging global and regional scenario demands Afghanistan to redesign its domestic and foreign policies to benefit from economic projects. It is argued that if Afghanistan plays its role in regional connectivity through multiple energy and transit projects among connecting regions, it will enhance the prospects of Afghanistan’s peace and economic development. The research is knitted around the concepts of geopolitical and geo-economic theories which argue that the geographical and economic factors (resources) influence a state’s position in international trade and states utilize their resources & geography to influence domestic and international politics. This qualitative research is based on secondary data resources. It is descriptive, analytical, and policy-oriented. Key Words: Afghanistan, Regional Connectivity, geo-economics, geopolitical, Economic Development, Energy, Trade & Transit

Type Thesis/Dissertation MS

Faculty Social Sciences

Department International Relations

Language English

Publication Date 2022-09-30

Subject International Relations

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