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Papers by yasmin Roofi
Central Asia
China and Russia, two major regional political actors, regard the Eurasia core as their strategic... more China and Russia, two major regional political actors, regard the Eurasia core as their strategic backyard. The regional ambitions of these two powers are a threat in a new era of competition or possible cooperation in the Eurasian region. China is using the economic potential of ‘One Belt, One Road’ (OBOR) in order to integrate Eurasia as its heartland, while Russia has formed the ‘European Economic Union’ (EEU) with hopes of establishing a power bloc. This article is an attempt to underscore the potential of these formations and their consequences for the geopolitics of Eurasia. The subject of this research is to elucidate the context of OBOR and EEU, the major regional projects in the region, and their consequences for the Eurasian region.
The gender gap in politics is a universal phenomenon analyzed and discussed by scholars around th... more The gender gap in politics is a universal phenomenon analyzed and discussed by scholars around the World. Though the gender gap in Western democracies is about to close but it still exists in all forms of participatory activities in developing countries including Pakistan. The issue of female under-representation has been governmental concern under certain international commitments but gender gap in participation has not been addressed properly either by government or scholars working in the field of gender and politics in Pakistan. The study contributes to the existing literature by identifying the main actor responsible for this stigma of low participation.
This study aims to analyze the ethnic dilemma in the Pamir region, or Badakh Mountains of the Bad... more This study aims to analyze the ethnic dilemma in the Pamir region, or Badakh Mountains of the Badakhshan region, that became the reason for the call of independence of Gorno-Badakhshan Autonomous Region from Tajikistan. This paper also examines the socio-political linkages among the various Pamiri groups in Badakhshan Region. Likewise, the impact of a declaration of independence by Gorno-Badakhshann region on Pamiri ethnic groups in other geographically linked countries, especially in Gilgit-Baltistan is also highlighted in this study.
Journal of Islamic Thought and Civilization, 2020
Constitutional economics is an interdisciplinary subject of constitutionalism and economics where... more Constitutional economics is an interdisciplinary subject of constitutionalism and economics where political government tries to constitutionalize the economic activities within the state. Although, every political government tries to deal with all the economic aspects during constitutional engineering but, in theocratic states, the supreme religious institution performs the respective task because of having an official thought to be divinely guided. This study comprehensively describes the concept of Vilayat-e-Faqih (introduced by the Imam Khomeni) in Iran, by which, the entire political system including the economic and financial affairs of Iran has become the subjects of Supreme Leader and his Guardian Council. Similarly, articles 20, 21, 26, 27, 28, 29 and 31 of the Iranian constitution emphasize upon economic rights of the nation in general. On the other hand, articles 43, 44, 45, 46, 47 and 48 of the constitution define Iranian economic infrastructure, which is comprised of sta...
Global Regional Review, 2019
Good Governance and rule of law, the prerequisites of sustainable development are recognized and ... more Good Governance and rule of law, the prerequisites of sustainable development are recognized and developed by international organizations to promote democracy. But the situation of both mentioned doctrines has not been so satisfactory in Pakistan, one of the democratic countries where new laws have had been established incompatibility with previous ones. Whereas, objectives of lawmaking and sustainable development can only be achieved by corresponding the laws and implementing rule of law and good governance.
Journal of Politics and Law, 2013
Punjab is the largest province in Pakistan in terms of population and enjoys a vital position in ... more Punjab is the largest province in Pakistan in terms of population and enjoys a vital position in politics. The dominant role of Punjab has been under criticism in the political history in the past but now it has taken a serious mood. The protagonists of this division claim that province is a multilingual and it should be divided on ethnic lines. Even elites from other provinces favor the division to eliminate the powerful position of Punjab but division of Punjab within the given political framework will make the ethnic plurality in Pakistan more problematic and leave an enduring impact on other provinces.
This paper analyses the impact of decentralization process on descriptive representation of women... more This paper analyses the impact of decentralization process on descriptive representation of women in highly patriarchal countries like Pakistan. In seeking to explore this under research area, the paper aims to assess the impact of decentralization on descriptive representation of women at the local bodies’ level. It also suggests that decentralized policy without substantial gender quota provision does not facilitate women inclusion in politics with special reference to Pakistan.
Globalization, both the process and the phenomena, is indeed complex and needs to be studied at d... more Globalization, both the process and the phenomena, is indeed complex and needs to be studied at different levels such as sub-national, national or supra-national as opposed to simply in terms of national or ‘Global’. These distinctions of different levels only serve to make things clearer and will eventually allow us to formulate a more unified and overarching perspective of what is regarded as globalization and its vast forces by examining the linkages between them. Looking at globalization in relation to conflict, in particular, this article is a theoretical examination of the above mentioned hypothesis using the example of Karachi; a major urban and metropolitan entity in Pakistan. It highlights the strategic importance of cities in relation to larger territorial entities such as the state, and demonstrates the urbanity of conflict that lies within them.
This study aims to analyze the ethnic dilemma in the Pamir region, or Badakh Mountains of the Bad... more This study aims to analyze the ethnic dilemma in the Pamir region, or Badakh Mountains of the Badakhshan region, that became the reason for the call of independence of Gorno-Badakhshan Autonomous Region from Tajikistan. This paper also examines the socio-political linkages among the various Pamiri groups in Badakhshan Region. Likewise, the impact of a declaration of independence by Gorno-Badakhshann region on Pamiri ethnic groups in other geographically linked countries, especially in Gilgit- Baltistan is also highlighted in this study.
The gender gap in politics is a universal phenomenon analyzed and discussed by scholars around th... more The gender gap in politics is a universal phenomenon analyzed and discussed by scholars around the World. Though the gender gap in Western democracies is about to close but it still exists in all forms of participatory activities in developing countries including Pakistan. The issue of female under-representation has been governmental concern under certain international commitments but gender gap in participation has not been addressed properly either by government or scholars working in the field of gender and politics in Pakistan. The study contributes to the existing literature by identifying the main actor responsible for this stigma of low participation. ____________________
The current study presents the analysis of Baluchistan conflict with a lens of Human Needs Theory... more The current study presents the analysis of Baluchistan conflict with a lens of Human Needs Theory (HNT) and tries to find out the possible resolution of conflict in accordance with the parameters given by HNT. The first part deals briefly with the major issues of the conflict in Baluchistan, which provides an insight to the conflict. The second part outlines the ideas of HNT theorists; i.e. John Burton and Abraham Maslow. The third part provides the application of HNT to the conflict in Baluchistan, which aims at to find out a mechanism that may help to reach at a possible resolution of the conflict. The study also takes into account the matters regarding Baloch grievances, the sense of deprivation, lack of trust, the issues of perception and enemy images. The analysis of Baluchistan conflict through Human Needs Theory and having awareness about the effect of enemy images and perceptions after more than a decade of conflict, study recommends that a needs-based solution is within rea...
Central Asia
China and Russia, two major regional political actors, regard the Eurasia core as their strategic... more China and Russia, two major regional political actors, regard the Eurasia core as their strategic backyard. The regional ambitions of these two powers are a threat in a new era of competition or possible cooperation in the Eurasian region. China is using the economic potential of ‘One Belt, One Road’ (OBOR) in order to integrate Eurasia as its heartland, while Russia has formed the ‘European Economic Union’ (EEU) with hopes of establishing a power bloc. This article is an attempt to underscore the potential of these formations and their consequences for the geopolitics of Eurasia. The subject of this research is to elucidate the context of OBOR and EEU, the major regional projects in the region, and their consequences for the Eurasian region.
The gender gap in politics is a universal phenomenon analyzed and discussed by scholars around th... more The gender gap in politics is a universal phenomenon analyzed and discussed by scholars around the World. Though the gender gap in Western democracies is about to close but it still exists in all forms of participatory activities in developing countries including Pakistan. The issue of female under-representation has been governmental concern under certain international commitments but gender gap in participation has not been addressed properly either by government or scholars working in the field of gender and politics in Pakistan. The study contributes to the existing literature by identifying the main actor responsible for this stigma of low participation.
This study aims to analyze the ethnic dilemma in the Pamir region, or Badakh Mountains of the Bad... more This study aims to analyze the ethnic dilemma in the Pamir region, or Badakh Mountains of the Badakhshan region, that became the reason for the call of independence of Gorno-Badakhshan Autonomous Region from Tajikistan. This paper also examines the socio-political linkages among the various Pamiri groups in Badakhshan Region. Likewise, the impact of a declaration of independence by Gorno-Badakhshann region on Pamiri ethnic groups in other geographically linked countries, especially in Gilgit-Baltistan is also highlighted in this study.
Journal of Islamic Thought and Civilization, 2020
Constitutional economics is an interdisciplinary subject of constitutionalism and economics where... more Constitutional economics is an interdisciplinary subject of constitutionalism and economics where political government tries to constitutionalize the economic activities within the state. Although, every political government tries to deal with all the economic aspects during constitutional engineering but, in theocratic states, the supreme religious institution performs the respective task because of having an official thought to be divinely guided. This study comprehensively describes the concept of Vilayat-e-Faqih (introduced by the Imam Khomeni) in Iran, by which, the entire political system including the economic and financial affairs of Iran has become the subjects of Supreme Leader and his Guardian Council. Similarly, articles 20, 21, 26, 27, 28, 29 and 31 of the Iranian constitution emphasize upon economic rights of the nation in general. On the other hand, articles 43, 44, 45, 46, 47 and 48 of the constitution define Iranian economic infrastructure, which is comprised of sta...
Global Regional Review, 2019
Good Governance and rule of law, the prerequisites of sustainable development are recognized and ... more Good Governance and rule of law, the prerequisites of sustainable development are recognized and developed by international organizations to promote democracy. But the situation of both mentioned doctrines has not been so satisfactory in Pakistan, one of the democratic countries where new laws have had been established incompatibility with previous ones. Whereas, objectives of lawmaking and sustainable development can only be achieved by corresponding the laws and implementing rule of law and good governance.
Journal of Politics and Law, 2013
Punjab is the largest province in Pakistan in terms of population and enjoys a vital position in ... more Punjab is the largest province in Pakistan in terms of population and enjoys a vital position in politics. The dominant role of Punjab has been under criticism in the political history in the past but now it has taken a serious mood. The protagonists of this division claim that province is a multilingual and it should be divided on ethnic lines. Even elites from other provinces favor the division to eliminate the powerful position of Punjab but division of Punjab within the given political framework will make the ethnic plurality in Pakistan more problematic and leave an enduring impact on other provinces.
This paper analyses the impact of decentralization process on descriptive representation of women... more This paper analyses the impact of decentralization process on descriptive representation of women in highly patriarchal countries like Pakistan. In seeking to explore this under research area, the paper aims to assess the impact of decentralization on descriptive representation of women at the local bodies’ level. It also suggests that decentralized policy without substantial gender quota provision does not facilitate women inclusion in politics with special reference to Pakistan.
Globalization, both the process and the phenomena, is indeed complex and needs to be studied at d... more Globalization, both the process and the phenomena, is indeed complex and needs to be studied at different levels such as sub-national, national or supra-national as opposed to simply in terms of national or ‘Global’. These distinctions of different levels only serve to make things clearer and will eventually allow us to formulate a more unified and overarching perspective of what is regarded as globalization and its vast forces by examining the linkages between them. Looking at globalization in relation to conflict, in particular, this article is a theoretical examination of the above mentioned hypothesis using the example of Karachi; a major urban and metropolitan entity in Pakistan. It highlights the strategic importance of cities in relation to larger territorial entities such as the state, and demonstrates the urbanity of conflict that lies within them.
This study aims to analyze the ethnic dilemma in the Pamir region, or Badakh Mountains of the Bad... more This study aims to analyze the ethnic dilemma in the Pamir region, or Badakh Mountains of the Badakhshan region, that became the reason for the call of independence of Gorno-Badakhshan Autonomous Region from Tajikistan. This paper also examines the socio-political linkages among the various Pamiri groups in Badakhshan Region. Likewise, the impact of a declaration of independence by Gorno-Badakhshann region on Pamiri ethnic groups in other geographically linked countries, especially in Gilgit- Baltistan is also highlighted in this study.
The gender gap in politics is a universal phenomenon analyzed and discussed by scholars around th... more The gender gap in politics is a universal phenomenon analyzed and discussed by scholars around the World. Though the gender gap in Western democracies is about to close but it still exists in all forms of participatory activities in developing countries including Pakistan. The issue of female under-representation has been governmental concern under certain international commitments but gender gap in participation has not been addressed properly either by government or scholars working in the field of gender and politics in Pakistan. The study contributes to the existing literature by identifying the main actor responsible for this stigma of low participation. ____________________
The current study presents the analysis of Baluchistan conflict with a lens of Human Needs Theory... more The current study presents the analysis of Baluchistan conflict with a lens of Human Needs Theory (HNT) and tries to find out the possible resolution of conflict in accordance with the parameters given by HNT. The first part deals briefly with the major issues of the conflict in Baluchistan, which provides an insight to the conflict. The second part outlines the ideas of HNT theorists; i.e. John Burton and Abraham Maslow. The third part provides the application of HNT to the conflict in Baluchistan, which aims at to find out a mechanism that may help to reach at a possible resolution of the conflict. The study also takes into account the matters regarding Baloch grievances, the sense of deprivation, lack of trust, the issues of perception and enemy images. The analysis of Baluchistan conflict through Human Needs Theory and having awareness about the effect of enemy images and perceptions after more than a decade of conflict, study recommends that a needs-based solution is within rea...