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Papers by Pervaiz Ali Mahesar
Research Article, 2020
Despite the divergence in global governance, human rights, and rules-based international order, t... more Despite the divergence in global governance, human rights, and rules-based international order, the Brussels-Beijing ties have switched from the natural, strategic partnership to strategic rivalry. In 2003, the EU initiated a Comprehensive Strategic Partnership with an effort to bring their bilateral relations from the mutual enmity to mutual empathy. In connection to this, the
Article, 2019
The purpose of this study is to critically revisit order in Asia and its prognosis and prospects.... more The purpose of this study is to critically revisit order in Asia and its prognosis and prospects. In contrast to Western and European powers, the Asian powers have hardly seen a respite from socioeconomic woes. With the evolving Cold War between the US and China in the Asian geopolitics, the academics globally believe that there is a visible shift of power from the West to the East. Examining the extant literature, the study finds that the predictions and the prospects for an evolving regional order in Asia seems to be more economic interdependent than security as seen by the western experts.
Chapter in a Book, 2018
This chapter focuses on, how Pakistani Academics view Pakistan-China relations.
Chapter in a Book, 2020
This chapter looks at, how China Studies were pursued by the post colonial state intellectuals, a... more This chapter looks at, how China Studies were pursued by the post colonial state intellectuals, and how these studies were influenced by the British legacies. It also compares China Studies written in English and indigenous languages at the post colonial site (Pakistan).
Article, 2019
In recent times, the EU-ASEAN relationship has received much attention from scholars. The EU is f... more In recent times, the EU-ASEAN relationship has received much attention from scholars. The EU is facing problems like Brexit, the Iranian nuclear issue, as well as the global impact from growing trade conflict between US and China. Similarly, the ASEAN region is also posed with its own challenges due to the influence of a rising China vis a vis its growing economic engagement with the European Union. These challenges, in one way or the other, affect the dynamics of EU-ASEAN relations. This article argues that the EU-ASEAN relations is a partnership among unequals and it reviews the recent public lecture by Professor Dr. Jorn Dosch held at the Asia Europe Institute on September 6, 2019.
IPP Review, 2019
This paper attempts to understand how Afghan Endgame is being seen in the Washington.
International Public Policy Review, 2019
To understand, whether or not, Pakistan's ME engagement is pushed by its necessity or choice thro... more To understand, whether or not, Pakistan's ME engagement is pushed by its necessity or choice through out its decades old traditional ties with ME countries.
This paper focuses on the changing regional dynamics and how Pakistan and Russia are influenced b... more This paper focuses on the changing regional dynamics and how Pakistan and Russia are influenced by those geopolitical events. The main objective of this study is to analyse how Pakistan is engaging with Russia.
The paper explores how Iran factor is central to US-India Nexus. It suggests what India needs to ... more The paper explores how Iran factor is central to US-India Nexus. It suggests what India needs to do in the current scenario.
Pakistan movement is presented in the 9th class English language textbook, published by the Sindh... more Pakistan movement is presented in the 9th class English language textbook, published by the Sindh Textbook Board Jamshoro, is contextualized. This paper proposes to contextualize the underlined study by adopting the Critical Discourse Analysis (CDA). It is used as an instrument for data analysis. However, this article focuses particularly the three language skills, i.e. 1.Vocabulary Learning, 2. Reading Comprehension and 3. Writing Skills. This study showed that at vocabulary learning level, specific words are scrutinized as encompassing the mere replica and restoration of the gender prejudiced, xenophobic, factually misleading knowledge. In this, individual words are broken down as containing the insignificant multiplication and diversion of the gender inequality, bigot, and verifiable contorted information. On the other hand, this paper identified that the level of reading comprehension, the sentences as a whole are analyzed as giving the messages The Government of gender stereotypes and marginalization, and false information. Further, it investigated that at the level of writing skills, the exercises are analyzed as containing the exact reflection of the lesson and no requirement of creative writing from the students' part. The activities are investigated as containing the accurate impression of the lesson and no prerequisite of experimental writing from the student's part.
Pakistan is situated at the crossroads of Central Asia, Middle East and West Asia. Given this geo... more Pakistan is situated at the crossroads of Central Asia, Middle East and West Asia. Given this geopolitical standing, Pakistan has often remained in the eye of a storm. The ship of the state has drifted into perilous waters. The Iranian Revolution, Post-Cold War era, Zia's Islamization agenda, coupled with the cataclysm of Nine Eleven has pushed Pakistan into uncharted waters. This study investigates the determinants of extremism in Pakistan, by reviewing the extant literature and drawing conclusion based on theories i.e, Theory of Planned Behaviour (TPB) and Theory of Reasoned Action (TRA). In order to achieve this objective, this article adopts the qualitative methods by applying the secondary sources of data collection. The study finds that religious education, political bondage, economic deprivation, social transformation towards sectarian divisions could be factors behind the rising tide of extremism in Pakistan. These findings are also supported by TRA and TPB theories. Further, this article suggests that the de-radicalization policy, religious education reforms, judiciary power, poverty eradication, political will besides political stability in the country can help to deal with the problem of religious extremism in Pakistan.
The relations between Pakistan and China are at the center of discourse among international China... more The relations between Pakistan and China are at the center of discourse among international China watchers. This study focuses on China-Pakistan Economic Corridor and attempts to explore the perils and prospects in the way of this grand initiative. This study argues that though CPEC offers more opportunities to Pakistan given the global connectivity of trade and investment by China yet the major question is how Pakistan and China bring this vision into reality keeping in view the changing geopolitics in the South Asian region. Pakistan and China should adopt a sagacious and more nuanced approach; move ahead with a great caution and care.
There are many contagious issues between India and Pakistan, which create hurdles in the way of p... more There are many contagious issues between India and Pakistan, which create hurdles in the way of permanent peace in South Asia. Kashmir dispute, border disputes at Siachen and Sir Creek areas and water dispute are the major issues between the two countries. These two states have fought three major wars and one limited war with each other. There were many crises when India and Pakistan came to the edge of war with each other. The crises occurring between the two states after getting nuclear capabilities were of greater anxiety in the international community. The crisis between the two states in 1990 was the first one with a nuclear dimension. Both states seemed to be at the edge of a conventional war when India decided to go for a war against Pakistan to lower Kashmir insurgency. Pakistan perceiving a threat of a conventional war from Indian side decided to go for all options including the use of nuclear weapons to maintain its integrity and sovereignty. The objective is to know the variable which averted Indo-Pak 1990 crisis, whether it
Mumbai is one of the best Indian cities that are easily reachable via Arabian Sea for the Pakista... more Mumbai is one of the best Indian cities that are easily reachable via Arabian Sea for the Pakistani public. It is also well known because of central point of multiple points for the high class and international tourists. A few years back on 27th of November in 2008, there were huge sequential attacks that destroyed many lives and injuries of innocent people. This attack mainly focused the high class people and the international tourists of Mumbai. This attack boosted up the differences between two states that is Pakistan and India. In response to the attack, the Indian Government and other higher authorities raised their voices against Pakistan. They claimed that Pakistan is the central place where terrorism is produced and promoted. In addition to this, India also held responsible Lashkar-e-Tayba for attacking Indian places. This cruel condition affected India-Pakistan relationship very much and raised a serious conflict between both states.
This study attempts to analyse Pakistan and India trade relations from the political economy pers... more This study attempts to analyse Pakistan and India trade relations from the political economy perspective.
This study attempts to analyze the very reason behind Pakistan's jumping into the western bandwag... more This study attempts to analyze the very reason behind Pakistan's jumping into the western bandwagon. This research aims to underline subtle shift in foreign policy and explores the motivations behind radical change in foreign policy after the 9/11 incident, and Endgame in Afghanistan. Moreover, given the changing global outlook of diplomacy in the Age of globalization, internationalization, economic and public diplomacy and technological revolution, how Pakistan can promote and uplift its image in the world. It attempts to provide meaningful and viable suggestions in order to make foreign policy a success.
The rise of China and her development paradigm has drawn the attention of the world community and... more The rise of China and her development paradigm has drawn the attention of the world community and academics. The role and importance of Pakistan in this geometry of relations with Dragon in the South Asian region can not be denied. The objective of this article is to critically analyse the symmetry of Pakistan-China relations through an Indian lens. This study employed the qualitative method in which secondary sources of data are taken. This data is analysed thematically in this paper. It concludes that factors like: uneven development in Pakistan, slow pace of trade and investment by China in Pakistan, deepening Sino-Indian military ties could cast aspersions on Pakistan's political disputes with India in the long run. Therefore, this study suggests that the Chinese neutrality, win-win relations and complementary economic ties can further cement Pak-China friendship.
India and China-the most populous countries in the world, have assumed a global dimension and imp... more India and China-the most populous countries in the world, have assumed a global dimension and impact. Both are emerging economic powerhouses, engines of global peace and security. The post cold war era is considered as a watershed in the annals of international relations. Aftermath of this change was in the shape of nationalism, ethnicity, civil wars, and decolonization. India and China are considered to be two-third of world population and evolving economic engines. With the increasing wave of anti-Americanism in the South East and South West Asia, regional powers: China and India are attracting and inspiring their neighbors for defense, economic investment and development. The power equation that is going to take place at regional and global level will not be devoid of challenges and opportunities. It is widely believed that China is going to be an emerging economic power. Since Chinese economy has passed various successful phases of modernizations and its changing foreign policy, rapprochement with her immediate neighbor (India), has marked a new chapter in India-China relations. This article highlights the concept of rapprochement, peace overtures made after Rajiv Gandhi period in trade and commerce and border issue with China.
After the end of Cold War the geopolitics of the Asia Pacific witnessed a great momentum and chan... more After the end of Cold War the geopolitics of the Asia Pacific witnessed a great momentum and change. Right after the 9/11 incident, the Bush administration while addressing the State of Union speech unequivocally expressed that he would send US troops into Afghanistan in order to root out Taliban and Al-Qaeda. However, his policies have borne no fruit so far. Since Nine Eleven, it has taken USA at least 11 years, to have a complete sway in Afghanistan. Given the agonizing panorama of incidents, like: desecration of the Holy Koran and killing of 16 civilians in three villages in Afghanistan, speaks volumes about Americans mishandling of the war. The of-late policy of Obama administration is focused on troops to pull out. American drawdown policy in Afghanistan has rendered the researchers and analysts to think that Endgame in Afghanistan is not going to be an easy ride. It is widely held that Iraq-like withdrawal will leave many questions unanswered. This paper will examine the painful process of Endgame in Afghanistan. It will also attempt and address a few questions regarding political and economic stability of Afghanistan before American withdrawal. Moreover, this study will analyze critically the entire process of pull out in Pakistan's perspective besides highlighting, challenges and opportunities for Pakistan in the Post-withdrawal Afghanistan.
Research Article, 2020
Despite the divergence in global governance, human rights, and rules-based international order, t... more Despite the divergence in global governance, human rights, and rules-based international order, the Brussels-Beijing ties have switched from the natural, strategic partnership to strategic rivalry. In 2003, the EU initiated a Comprehensive Strategic Partnership with an effort to bring their bilateral relations from the mutual enmity to mutual empathy. In connection to this, the
Article, 2019
The purpose of this study is to critically revisit order in Asia and its prognosis and prospects.... more The purpose of this study is to critically revisit order in Asia and its prognosis and prospects. In contrast to Western and European powers, the Asian powers have hardly seen a respite from socioeconomic woes. With the evolving Cold War between the US and China in the Asian geopolitics, the academics globally believe that there is a visible shift of power from the West to the East. Examining the extant literature, the study finds that the predictions and the prospects for an evolving regional order in Asia seems to be more economic interdependent than security as seen by the western experts.
Chapter in a Book, 2018
This chapter focuses on, how Pakistani Academics view Pakistan-China relations.
Chapter in a Book, 2020
This chapter looks at, how China Studies were pursued by the post colonial state intellectuals, a... more This chapter looks at, how China Studies were pursued by the post colonial state intellectuals, and how these studies were influenced by the British legacies. It also compares China Studies written in English and indigenous languages at the post colonial site (Pakistan).
Article, 2019
In recent times, the EU-ASEAN relationship has received much attention from scholars. The EU is f... more In recent times, the EU-ASEAN relationship has received much attention from scholars. The EU is facing problems like Brexit, the Iranian nuclear issue, as well as the global impact from growing trade conflict between US and China. Similarly, the ASEAN region is also posed with its own challenges due to the influence of a rising China vis a vis its growing economic engagement with the European Union. These challenges, in one way or the other, affect the dynamics of EU-ASEAN relations. This article argues that the EU-ASEAN relations is a partnership among unequals and it reviews the recent public lecture by Professor Dr. Jorn Dosch held at the Asia Europe Institute on September 6, 2019.
IPP Review, 2019
This paper attempts to understand how Afghan Endgame is being seen in the Washington.
International Public Policy Review, 2019
To understand, whether or not, Pakistan's ME engagement is pushed by its necessity or choice thro... more To understand, whether or not, Pakistan's ME engagement is pushed by its necessity or choice through out its decades old traditional ties with ME countries.
This paper focuses on the changing regional dynamics and how Pakistan and Russia are influenced b... more This paper focuses on the changing regional dynamics and how Pakistan and Russia are influenced by those geopolitical events. The main objective of this study is to analyse how Pakistan is engaging with Russia.
The paper explores how Iran factor is central to US-India Nexus. It suggests what India needs to ... more The paper explores how Iran factor is central to US-India Nexus. It suggests what India needs to do in the current scenario.
Pakistan movement is presented in the 9th class English language textbook, published by the Sindh... more Pakistan movement is presented in the 9th class English language textbook, published by the Sindh Textbook Board Jamshoro, is contextualized. This paper proposes to contextualize the underlined study by adopting the Critical Discourse Analysis (CDA). It is used as an instrument for data analysis. However, this article focuses particularly the three language skills, i.e. 1.Vocabulary Learning, 2. Reading Comprehension and 3. Writing Skills. This study showed that at vocabulary learning level, specific words are scrutinized as encompassing the mere replica and restoration of the gender prejudiced, xenophobic, factually misleading knowledge. In this, individual words are broken down as containing the insignificant multiplication and diversion of the gender inequality, bigot, and verifiable contorted information. On the other hand, this paper identified that the level of reading comprehension, the sentences as a whole are analyzed as giving the messages The Government of gender stereotypes and marginalization, and false information. Further, it investigated that at the level of writing skills, the exercises are analyzed as containing the exact reflection of the lesson and no requirement of creative writing from the students' part. The activities are investigated as containing the accurate impression of the lesson and no prerequisite of experimental writing from the student's part.
Pakistan is situated at the crossroads of Central Asia, Middle East and West Asia. Given this geo... more Pakistan is situated at the crossroads of Central Asia, Middle East and West Asia. Given this geopolitical standing, Pakistan has often remained in the eye of a storm. The ship of the state has drifted into perilous waters. The Iranian Revolution, Post-Cold War era, Zia's Islamization agenda, coupled with the cataclysm of Nine Eleven has pushed Pakistan into uncharted waters. This study investigates the determinants of extremism in Pakistan, by reviewing the extant literature and drawing conclusion based on theories i.e, Theory of Planned Behaviour (TPB) and Theory of Reasoned Action (TRA). In order to achieve this objective, this article adopts the qualitative methods by applying the secondary sources of data collection. The study finds that religious education, political bondage, economic deprivation, social transformation towards sectarian divisions could be factors behind the rising tide of extremism in Pakistan. These findings are also supported by TRA and TPB theories. Further, this article suggests that the de-radicalization policy, religious education reforms, judiciary power, poverty eradication, political will besides political stability in the country can help to deal with the problem of religious extremism in Pakistan.
The relations between Pakistan and China are at the center of discourse among international China... more The relations between Pakistan and China are at the center of discourse among international China watchers. This study focuses on China-Pakistan Economic Corridor and attempts to explore the perils and prospects in the way of this grand initiative. This study argues that though CPEC offers more opportunities to Pakistan given the global connectivity of trade and investment by China yet the major question is how Pakistan and China bring this vision into reality keeping in view the changing geopolitics in the South Asian region. Pakistan and China should adopt a sagacious and more nuanced approach; move ahead with a great caution and care.
There are many contagious issues between India and Pakistan, which create hurdles in the way of p... more There are many contagious issues between India and Pakistan, which create hurdles in the way of permanent peace in South Asia. Kashmir dispute, border disputes at Siachen and Sir Creek areas and water dispute are the major issues between the two countries. These two states have fought three major wars and one limited war with each other. There were many crises when India and Pakistan came to the edge of war with each other. The crises occurring between the two states after getting nuclear capabilities were of greater anxiety in the international community. The crisis between the two states in 1990 was the first one with a nuclear dimension. Both states seemed to be at the edge of a conventional war when India decided to go for a war against Pakistan to lower Kashmir insurgency. Pakistan perceiving a threat of a conventional war from Indian side decided to go for all options including the use of nuclear weapons to maintain its integrity and sovereignty. The objective is to know the variable which averted Indo-Pak 1990 crisis, whether it
Mumbai is one of the best Indian cities that are easily reachable via Arabian Sea for the Pakista... more Mumbai is one of the best Indian cities that are easily reachable via Arabian Sea for the Pakistani public. It is also well known because of central point of multiple points for the high class and international tourists. A few years back on 27th of November in 2008, there were huge sequential attacks that destroyed many lives and injuries of innocent people. This attack mainly focused the high class people and the international tourists of Mumbai. This attack boosted up the differences between two states that is Pakistan and India. In response to the attack, the Indian Government and other higher authorities raised their voices against Pakistan. They claimed that Pakistan is the central place where terrorism is produced and promoted. In addition to this, India also held responsible Lashkar-e-Tayba for attacking Indian places. This cruel condition affected India-Pakistan relationship very much and raised a serious conflict between both states.
This study attempts to analyse Pakistan and India trade relations from the political economy pers... more This study attempts to analyse Pakistan and India trade relations from the political economy perspective.
This study attempts to analyze the very reason behind Pakistan's jumping into the western bandwag... more This study attempts to analyze the very reason behind Pakistan's jumping into the western bandwagon. This research aims to underline subtle shift in foreign policy and explores the motivations behind radical change in foreign policy after the 9/11 incident, and Endgame in Afghanistan. Moreover, given the changing global outlook of diplomacy in the Age of globalization, internationalization, economic and public diplomacy and technological revolution, how Pakistan can promote and uplift its image in the world. It attempts to provide meaningful and viable suggestions in order to make foreign policy a success.
The rise of China and her development paradigm has drawn the attention of the world community and... more The rise of China and her development paradigm has drawn the attention of the world community and academics. The role and importance of Pakistan in this geometry of relations with Dragon in the South Asian region can not be denied. The objective of this article is to critically analyse the symmetry of Pakistan-China relations through an Indian lens. This study employed the qualitative method in which secondary sources of data are taken. This data is analysed thematically in this paper. It concludes that factors like: uneven development in Pakistan, slow pace of trade and investment by China in Pakistan, deepening Sino-Indian military ties could cast aspersions on Pakistan's political disputes with India in the long run. Therefore, this study suggests that the Chinese neutrality, win-win relations and complementary economic ties can further cement Pak-China friendship.
India and China-the most populous countries in the world, have assumed a global dimension and imp... more India and China-the most populous countries in the world, have assumed a global dimension and impact. Both are emerging economic powerhouses, engines of global peace and security. The post cold war era is considered as a watershed in the annals of international relations. Aftermath of this change was in the shape of nationalism, ethnicity, civil wars, and decolonization. India and China are considered to be two-third of world population and evolving economic engines. With the increasing wave of anti-Americanism in the South East and South West Asia, regional powers: China and India are attracting and inspiring their neighbors for defense, economic investment and development. The power equation that is going to take place at regional and global level will not be devoid of challenges and opportunities. It is widely believed that China is going to be an emerging economic power. Since Chinese economy has passed various successful phases of modernizations and its changing foreign policy, rapprochement with her immediate neighbor (India), has marked a new chapter in India-China relations. This article highlights the concept of rapprochement, peace overtures made after Rajiv Gandhi period in trade and commerce and border issue with China.
After the end of Cold War the geopolitics of the Asia Pacific witnessed a great momentum and chan... more After the end of Cold War the geopolitics of the Asia Pacific witnessed a great momentum and change. Right after the 9/11 incident, the Bush administration while addressing the State of Union speech unequivocally expressed that he would send US troops into Afghanistan in order to root out Taliban and Al-Qaeda. However, his policies have borne no fruit so far. Since Nine Eleven, it has taken USA at least 11 years, to have a complete sway in Afghanistan. Given the agonizing panorama of incidents, like: desecration of the Holy Koran and killing of 16 civilians in three villages in Afghanistan, speaks volumes about Americans mishandling of the war. The of-late policy of Obama administration is focused on troops to pull out. American drawdown policy in Afghanistan has rendered the researchers and analysts to think that Endgame in Afghanistan is not going to be an easy ride. It is widely held that Iraq-like withdrawal will leave many questions unanswered. This paper will examine the painful process of Endgame in Afghanistan. It will also attempt and address a few questions regarding political and economic stability of Afghanistan before American withdrawal. Moreover, this study will analyze critically the entire process of pull out in Pakistan's perspective besides highlighting, challenges and opportunities for Pakistan in the Post-withdrawal Afghanistan.
Article, 2018
This article reviews the writings on China by four former ambassadors of Pakistan, three of them ... more This article reviews the writings on China by four former ambassadors of Pakistan, three of them ambassadors to China. Their writings display a remarkably positive image of China. Although written usually after retirement of their diplomatic service, their views of China have long been shaped when they were in the service. In this sense, these writings portrayed, and indicated, at least among a section of the professional diplomatic corps of Pakistan, how Pakistani elite understand China. In turn, this also reflects, at a wider level, the positive discourse on China among the influential opinion makers in Pakistan. This article adopts the constructivist approach, which gives theoretical importance to ideational factors in the understanding of a country’s foreign policy. Pakistan’s China policy, while on the one hand driven by realist and geopolitical factors, is also shaped by a positive discourse on China, in which this article examines through the writings of several former diplomats of Pakistan.
Article, 2019
This article looks at China studies produced in Pakistani think tanks, and then it explores nexus... more This article looks at China studies produced in Pakistani think tanks, and then it explores nexuses between knowledge and policy. Think tanks are considered as 'knowledge reservoirs'. Their knowledge is taken as input and feedback on important policy issues. Their close relationship with policy institutions, in terms of, their contributions, feedback, inputs, and ideas help shape policies. In Pakistan, think tanks have played a pivotal role in generating ideas, discourses and public opinion in society. Interestingly, these domestic images on China and Pakistan-China relations in Pakistani think tanks show how historical knowledge could contribute to shaping Pakistan's China policy. The study argues that the previous studies on China and Pakistan-China relations have been dictated by power politics factors in which India and US have loomed large. In this article, a Constructivist perspective of International Relations is chosen to understand, how ideas, discourses, studies, and knowledge could shape Pakistan's policy towards China. Adopting the qualitative approach, this research collected data through primary and secondary sources. It conducted interviews from the senior think tank analysts in Pakistan. This study revealed that indigenous knowledge produced in Pakistani think tanks, in particular, China Studies, have positively contributed to shaping Pakistan's China policy.