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THE DYNAMICS OF PAKISTANRUSSIA RELATIONS IN THE 21ST CENTURY AND THE ROLE OF US INFLUENCE

03 Pages : 27-36

http://dx.doi.org/10.31703/gpr.2024(IX-II).03      10.31703/gpr.2024(IX-II).03      Published : Jun 2024

The Dynamics of Pakistan-Russia Relations in the 21st Century and the Role of U.S. Influence

    This qualitative study aims to evaluate the influence of the US and the possibility of Pakistan developing strategic relations with Russia in the 21st century. Historical legacies, an overemphasis on Western dependency and Pakistan's Endocentric viewpoint have all tarnished relations between Pakistan and Russia. Although their relationship has had numerous highs and lows, viewing Russia through Indian eyes and Pakistan through a Western lens. In the context of 21st-century regional stability, economic cooperation, and defense collaboration, the research looks at the evolving dynamics of Pakistan's relationship with Russia. PTI's government sought to strengthen economic relations with Russia. Initiatives have been made to explore investment opportunities. However, the Premier visit was not liked by the US which is evident that the foreign policy of Pakistan is influenced by America throughout. Pakistan should establish long-term relations with Russia as a trading partner which may not affect relations US.

    Pakistan, Russia, USA, Strategic Relations, Multilateralism
    (1) Qamar Zaman Khan
    PhD Scholar, Department of International Relations, Government College University, Faisalabad, Punjab, Pakistan.
    (2) Imran Wakil
    Assistant Professor, Department of International Relations, Government College University, Faisalabad, Punjab, Pakistan.
    (3) Ghulam Mustafa
    Associate Professor, Department of International Relations, Government College University, Faisalabad, Punjab, Pakistan.
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    APA : Khan, Q. Z., Wakil, I., & Mustafa, G. (2024). The Dynamics of Pakistan-Russia Relations in the 21st Century and the Role of U.S. Influence. Global Political Review, IX(II), 27-36. https://doi.org/10.31703/gpr.2024(IX-II).03
    CHICAGO : Khan, Qamar Zaman, Imran Wakil, and Ghulam Mustafa. 2024. "The Dynamics of Pakistan-Russia Relations in the 21st Century and the Role of U.S. Influence." Global Political Review, IX (II): 27-36 doi: 10.31703/gpr.2024(IX-II).03
    HARVARD : KHAN, Q. Z., WAKIL, I. & MUSTAFA, G. 2024. The Dynamics of Pakistan-Russia Relations in the 21st Century and the Role of U.S. Influence. Global Political Review, IX, 27-36.
    MHRA : Khan, Qamar Zaman, Imran Wakil, and Ghulam Mustafa. 2024. "The Dynamics of Pakistan-Russia Relations in the 21st Century and the Role of U.S. Influence." Global Political Review, IX: 27-36
    MLA : Khan, Qamar Zaman, Imran Wakil, and Ghulam Mustafa. "The Dynamics of Pakistan-Russia Relations in the 21st Century and the Role of U.S. Influence." Global Political Review, IX.II (2024): 27-36 Print.
    OXFORD : Khan, Qamar Zaman, Wakil, Imran, and Mustafa, Ghulam (2024), "The Dynamics of Pakistan-Russia Relations in the 21st Century and the Role of U.S. Influence", Global Political Review, IX (II), 27-36
    TURABIAN : Khan, Qamar Zaman, Imran Wakil, and Ghulam Mustafa. "The Dynamics of Pakistan-Russia Relations in the 21st Century and the Role of U.S. Influence." Global Political Review IX, no. II (2024): 27-36. https://doi.org/10.31703/gpr.2024(IX-II).03