External Forces and their Role in Baluchistan: A Geo-Political and Geo-Strategic Analysis
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https://doi.org/10.35484/pssr.2024(8-III)12Keywords:
Baluchistan, Geo-Political Interests, Global Actors, Regional ActorsAbstract
Pakistan’s geography has always remained significant in its relations regional and global states. The Baluchistan province increases the strategic and economic importance of Pakistan. Particularly Baluchistan’s coast-756 kilometer of coastline- provides a special economic zone spreading about 180,000 sq. km area, making Baluchistan strategically very important. So, the geographical and geopolitical importance of Baluchistan province cannot be ignored and will play a significant role to strengthen Pakistan’s economy. The main objective of the research paper is to investigate the interests of regional and global forces in Baluchistan who are trying to control the transit route of oil transportation through Pakistan. The study has examined how the divergent interests of external factors have affected the security and stability of Pakistan. This is descriptive and analytical research. Data is collected through secondary source i.e. Books and journal. The study concludes that Pakistan is strengthening its ties with China and Russia to achieve long term peace and stability in the region.
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