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01 - Pakistan-Afghanistan Relations after the US Withdrawal from Afghanistan (2021) ...

http://dx.doi.org/10.31703/gfpr.2026(IX-II).01
10.31703/gfpr.2026(IX-II).01      Published : Jun 2026

Abstract

    The United States' departure from Afghanistan in August 2021 reshaped the region's geopolitical landscape. This research analyses how relations between Pakistan and Afghanistan have changed in the post-withdrawal era, clarifying the issues involved, including the range of security concerns, political confrontations, and the scope and form of potential collaboration. Using secondary data, the... Details

    Pakistan–Afghanistan Relations, US Withdrawal 2021, Taliban Governance, Regional Security, Counterterrorism Cooperation

    (1) Muhammad Iqbal
    PhD Scholar, Department of International Relations, Government College University Faisalabad, Punjab, Pakistan.
    (2) Ghulam Mustafa
    Associate Professor, Department of International Relations, Government College University Faisalabad, Punjab, Pakistan.
    (3) Anwar Ali
    Assistant Professor (OPS), Political Science, Government College University, Government College University Faisalabad, Punjab, Pakistan.
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02 - The Unlikely Broker: Pakistan’s diplomatic breakthrough in the US-Iran conf...

http://dx.doi.org/10.31703/gfpr.2026(IX-II).02
10.31703/gfpr.2026(IX-II).02      Published : Jun 2026

Abstract

    The diplomatic vacuum created by the conflict between the US and Iran on 28 February was a shock to the world, and no state was ready to fill that vacuum without the loss of its credibility. At this critical moment, Pakistan, a country having good relations with both states, came forward and successfully brokered a two-week ceasefire, announced on 8 April 2026, following weeks of devastating... Details

    USA-Iran Conflict, Pakistan’s Role, Ceasefire, Asim Munir, Shahbaz Sharif

    (1) Aisha Rasool
    Senior Consultant and Head of Research and Opinion Wing, Ministry of Law and Justice, Pakistan.
    (2) Ajia Niazi
    Research Associate, Ministry of Law and Justice, Pakistan.
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03 - Competing for Influence: Us-China Soft Power Strategies in South Africa ...

http://dx.doi.org/10.31703/gfpr.2026(IX-II).03
10.31703/gfpr.2026(IX-II).03      Published : Jun 2026

Abstract

    South Africa is the center of world strategic rivalry, where the United States and China use opposite soft power strategies to increase their dominance. This paper examines how these two powers use soft power to assert greater influence in South Africa, the most industrialized African country and a powerful state in BRICS. The involvement can be predominantly defined as China Belt and Road... Details

    Soft Power, U.S. China Competition, South Africa, BRICS, Foreign Policy, Geopolitics, Africa

    (1) Virda Hayyat
    BS Scholar, Department of International Relations, Government College University, Faisalabad, Punjab, Pakistan.
    (2) Urwa Nasir
    BS Scholar, Department of International Relations, Government College University, Faisalabad, Punjab, Pakistan.
    (3) Bilal Bin Liaqat
    Assistant Professor (OPS), Department of International Relations, Government College University, Faisalabad, Punjab, Pakistan.
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04 - Power Transition Theory and the Global Power Hierarchy: Analyzing Sino-American ...

http://dx.doi.org/10.31703/gfpr.2026(IX-II).04
10.31703/gfpr.2026(IX-II).04      Published : Jun 2026

Abstract

    While analyzing the power dynamics, order and hierarchy in the international system, academic scholars and researchers have laid stress on the great powers and considered other states as sub-structural units of the international system. The competition between USA and China in the Indo-pacific region has led the regional in the region to configure their foreign policies to take advantage and... Details

    Power transition theory, Power Competition, China, USA, Indo-Pacific

    (1) Nazik Ali
    M.Phil. Scholar, Department of International Relations, Government College University, Faisalabad, Punjab, Pakistan.
    (2) Ghulam Mustafa
    Associate Professor, Department of International Relations, Government College University, Faisalabad, Punjab, Pakistan.
    (3) Ayesha Amjad
    M.Phil. Scholar, Department of International Relations, Government College University, Faisalabad, Punjab, Pakistan.
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05 - Importance of Taiwan for Western World: An Analysis ...

http://dx.doi.org/10.31703/gfpr.2026(IX-II).05
10.31703/gfpr.2026(IX-II).05      Published : Jun 2026

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    China-Taiwan relations are among the most sensitive in the world. Taiwan’s strategic location in the Western Pacific, coupled with its technological capabilities, makes it an important area of interest to Western powers, especially the United States, and to the European Union, because of its economic potential. The focus of this paper is on Taiwan's importance within the context of... Details

    Taiwan, Semiconductors, Western Security, U.S.–China Rivalry, Indo-Pacific

    (1) Umar Farooq
    BS Scholar, Department of International Relations, Government College University Faisalabad, Punjab, Pakistan.
    (2) Urwa Nasir
    BS Scholar, Department of International Relations, Government College University Faisalabad, Punjab, Pakistan.
    (3) Anwar Ali
    Assistant Professor (OPS), Department of Political Science, Government College University Faisalabad, Punjab, Pakistan.
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06 - Geo-strategic and Political Importance of Pakistan and Iran: An Analysis of Prim...

http://dx.doi.org/10.31703/gfpr.2026(IX-II).06
10.31703/gfpr.2026(IX-II).06      Published : Jun 2026

Abstract

    The study examines relations between Pakistan and Iran. This research analyzes the political, economic, security, and diplomatic dimensions between the two countries. The period began with the tension of the border when both countries conducted air strikes on the border, and meetings has arranged between the Iranian president and Pakistan, and they emphasized trade and in Energy sector, and on... Details

    Pakistan and Iran Relations, Shahbaz Sharif Government, Political Importance, Strategic Importance, Trade Cooperation, Diplomacy, Regional Stability

    (1) Haram Ali
    BS Scholar, Department of International Relations, Government College University Faisalabad, Punjab, Pakistan.
    (2) Bilal Bin Liaqat
    Assistant Professor (OPS), Department of International Relations, Government College University Faisalabad, Punjab, Pakistan.
    (3) Imran Wakil
    Assistant Professor (OPS), Department of International Relations, Government College University Faisalabad, Punjab, Pakistan.
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07 - Framing the Neo-Taliban Regime: International Media’s Role in Shaping Regio...

http://dx.doi.org/10.31703/gfpr.2026(IX-II).07
10.31703/gfpr.2026(IX-II).07      Published : Jun 2026

Abstract

    This paper examines international media coverage of the Neo-Taliban regime and its influence on regional political perceptions and discourse. Since the Taliban’s resurgence in August 2021, global narratives have shaped debates on security, human rights, and stability in South Asia. Using qualitative content analysis, the study draws on framing literature and discourse analyses from outlets... Details

    Neo-Taliban regime; international media; Media narratives; Pakistan; Afghanistan; Indo Afghanistan relations; regional politics; media framing; legitimacy; South Asia

    (1) Abdul Ghafoor
    Lecturer, Department of Political Science, University of Loralai, Zar Karez, Balochistan, Pakistan.
    (2) Mirwais Kasi
    Professor, Department of International Relations, University of Balochistan, Quetta, Balochistan, Pakistan.
    (3) Adil Zaman
    Professor, Department of Political Science, University of Balochistan, Quetta, Balochistan, Pakistan.
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