Abstract
Security dilemma plays an important part in determining
state relations when particularly they are next door
neighbors. In such a condition, it becomes difficult for the states to keep their
security protected. Nations have to adopt policies that are beneficial for their
national interest. An important function of security dilemma is that it also
supports the balance of power theory which helps in balancing and counterbalancing of the countries. As far as, Pakistans security is concerned, it has
two dimensions; the internal dimension which has greatly subsided during the
present government while external dimension has always been like a Hanging
Sword of Damocles. Pakistan is faced with this dilemma on both its eastern
and western borders. The eastern border has caused three wars against India
while the western border created trouble for Pakistan in the post-9/11
scenario. This paper discusses Pakists security dilemma with Afghanistan
and India.
Authors
1-Muhammad Tariq: Teacher, Elementary and Secondary Education Department, Mardan, KP, Pakistan. 2-Arif Khan: Assistant Professor, Department of Political Science, University of Buner (Swari), KP, Pakistan. 3-Bakhtiar Khan: Assistant Professor, Department of Political Science, University of Buner (Swari), KP, Pakistan.
Keywords
Security Dilemma, India, Afghanistan, Border
DOI Number
10.31703/gpr.2019(IV-IV).08
Page Nos
70-77
Volume & Issue
IV - IV
