Pakistan at the Crossroads | Book Review | Arslan Zahid Khan

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  • @ShigriVilogs
    @ShigriVilogs 2 місяці тому

    The review discusses "Pakistan at the Crossroads," focusing on Pakistan's external affairs, ideological statehood, and security dynamics. It contrasts domestic issues with external relationships, highlighting factors like location, population, and nuclear capabilities that maintain Pakistan's relevance in international politics. The book suggests a shift towards an economically driven foreign policy post-2016.
    Highlights:
    00:10 The book discusses Pakistan's external affairs and internal dynamics, emphasizing its ideological roots and complex relationships with major global powers. It highlights Pakistan's status as an interface state shaped by various factors.
    -The book also touches on the impact of terrorism in Pakistan, particularly Taliban-centric issues, highlighting the challenges faced in maintaining security and stability.
    -The author analyzes how Pakistan's domestic issues influence its external relations with countries like the United States and China. This connection is crucial for understanding its geopolitical stance.
    -Pakistan is portrayed as an ideological state, similar to Israel, founded on religious principles. This ideological foundation plays a significant role in shaping its identity and policies.
    02:25 Pakistan's relevance in international politics is sustained despite its internal challenges due to three critical factors. These include its strategic location, population growth, and military dynamics.
    -Military dynamics also significantly affect Pakistan's political landscape, as the military plays a vital role in governance and stability amid rising terrorism and external threats.
    -One of the main factors is Pakistan's strategic location, sharing borders with key countries like India, China, Iran, and Afghanistan. This geographic positioning enhances its geopolitical significance.
    -Another factor is the increasing population and human capital in Pakistan, which plays a crucial role in its development and potential influence on global dynamics.
    04:44 Pakistan's security dynamics are significantly influenced by its acquisition of nuclear weapons, which keeps the nation relevant in regional geopolitics. This factor shapes its foreign policy and strategic decisions.
    -The vulnerability of Pakistan is heightened by its security-sensitive state status, primarily driven by the threat from India and movements from Afghanistan.
    -Afghanistan's lack of support for Pakistan's United Nations membership further complicated Pakistan's security issues during its formation as a new nation.
    -There were initial beliefs that Pakistan would struggle to maintain its independence and might collapse back into a unified India, reflecting early fears about its viability.
    07:02 Pakistan's security dynamics have been shaped significantly by its relationships with the United States and Saudi Arabia, impacting its political and economic stability. These alliances have influenced Pakistan's defense strategies and international standing since its inception.
    -The historical context of Pakistan's security concerns illustrates how vulnerability has influenced its alliances, particularly with the United States from the beginning.
    -Pakistan's agreements with the U.S., such as the Mutual Defense Assistance Agreement, highlight its reliance on American support for both security and economic prospects.
    -The relationship between Pakistan and Saudi Arabia is not only political but also cultural, demonstrating the depth of their partnership beyond mere diplomacy.
    09:26 Pakistan's foreign policy has shifted from security-centric to economically driven strategies since 2016. This change has significantly influenced its relationships with key regional players like Iran and Saudi Arabia.
    -The impact of the Iranian Revolution in 1979 increased Wahhabism in Pakistan, leading to sectarian conflicts fueled by Saudi influence. This historical context is crucial for understanding current dynamics.
    -Since 2016, Pakistan has improved relations with Russia, Turkey, and Malaysia, showcasing a shift towards more balanced foreign engagements. This diversification is vital for its economic policies.
    -Pakistan's transition to an economic-driven foreign policy represents a significant departure from its previous security-focused stance. This new approach aims to create opportunities rather than merely addressing threats.

  • @MuhammadShafiq-bo5md
    @MuhammadShafiq-bo5md Рік тому +5

    Your reviews are comprehensive comparatively. Keep it up!

  • @shermanullah7714
    @shermanullah7714 Рік тому +1

    Sir, Mashalla continue your work... I learn a lot of things...

  • @waqarahmed7335
    @waqarahmed7335 Рік тому +2

    Sir Dosray books kia Review nai mil rhy..Pakistan a hard country and Pakistan beyond crisis state..ab ap ka channel py ni...

  • @sslaghari748
    @sslaghari748 Рік тому +3

    Dear sir your understanding way is very simple . Dear sir please make on european history and roman empire video. Please 🙏

  • @shahzadbhai2478
    @shahzadbhai2478 Рік тому +1

    Sir g Allah Tala ap ko khush rakhe 😊

  • @shehryaranjum6284
    @shehryaranjum6284 Рік тому +1

    Just found your channel. You are amazing.

  • @zarakkhan4757
    @zarakkhan4757 Рік тому +2

    Thank you Sir ❤️

  • @zahranosheen
    @zahranosheen Рік тому +1

    Excellent..
    Sir critical analysis krne ka method b sekhayin please

  • @foodfusion246
    @foodfusion246 Рік тому +1

    Thank you sir may Allah bless you

  • @asadkhankhattak2404
    @asadkhankhattak2404 Рік тому +1

    Best analysis as usual respected sir

  • @harryharis9697
    @harryharis9697 Рік тому +1

    Appreciable review.

  • @FaizBolani
    @FaizBolani 11 місяців тому

    Sir aj kal nazar nai arahy UA-cam py ap ki jaga abi bi khali nazar ata hai

  • @ubaidrehman5981
    @ubaidrehman5981 Рік тому +1

    Well explain sir

  • @naziabashir2861
    @naziabashir2861 Рік тому

    Thank u sir may Allah pak bless u....

  • @ANEELAKAUSAR-bo8go
    @ANEELAKAUSAR-bo8go Рік тому +1

    awsome sit
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  • @naimatullah622
    @naimatullah622 Рік тому

    Well done sir❤

  • @zofyakakitchen3.0
    @zofyakakitchen3.0 Рік тому +1

    sir i have a question just review sun lena is enough ya phr book prhni zrori hy

    • @ARZANDUKAN
      @ARZANDUKAN Рік тому

      ye Vlogs thori hnn

    • @learnwithsanakhan
      @learnwithsanakhan 23 дні тому

      If you have time, read this book
      A huge knowledge available to learn
      Can't be explain in 11 mint

  • @intellectualthoughts7689
    @intellectualthoughts7689 8 днів тому

    You have mentioned 05 foreign policy factors but you discussed just 04 of them.

  • @MuhammadAsif-ll2wz
    @MuhammadAsif-ll2wz Рік тому +1

    The best book. I read it in 2020.

  • @ainanoor9501
    @ainanoor9501 Рік тому

    Thank you sir

  • @Schopenhauer_09
    @Schopenhauer_09 5 місяців тому

    👍

  • @AshokGupta-oq6hs
    @AshokGupta-oq6hs 9 місяців тому

    Sir, Pakistan will always be dependent on other large and wealthy nations for its existence. Example,USA,S.Arab,and now China
    China is an anomaly of Pakistan just as its nuclear arsenal supplied by China.
    An Islamic state in an iron fist relationship with an atheist and anti-islamic country.

  • @naimatullah622
    @naimatullah622 Рік тому

  • @mangalchandsingalkar1210
    @mangalchandsingalkar1210 9 місяців тому

    Bharat America ko aankhe dikhata hai, matlab uske bure kam ya matlab me sath nahi deta, kyoki Bharat majbut hai. Esliye America chahta hai, ke Pakistan kamjor rahe. Yadi, Pakistan, Bharat ki tarah tarakki ki rah par chal pada to America ki murade kaisi Puri hogi? Russia, China, Bharat, ye tino ko dabana hai, apna ullu sidha karne ke liye. Es kitab ke author ko dar hai, ke kahi, Pakistan sach me tarakki ke raste gamzan na ho. Esliye ye author aapko aapki stratijik importance ka ahesas dikha Raha hai.

  • @mangalchandsingalkar1210
    @mangalchandsingalkar1210 9 місяців тому

    Jo bat Pakistan ko relevant rakhta hai, vohi uski barbadi ka Karan hai. Aap kahenge 55% yuth, kaise vinash ka Karan. Jobless yuth, turn towards terrorism.

    • @mangalchandsingalkar1210
      @mangalchandsingalkar1210 9 місяців тому

      Anwar Maqsood sahab, sahi kahte aaye hai, ke Pakistan ki foreign policy girgit tarah rang badalti hai.

    • @mangalchandsingalkar1210
      @mangalchandsingalkar1210 9 місяців тому

      Lagta hai kitab likhne Wale ko jamini halat ka andaja nahi hai. Ye author usi purani soch ka shikar hai, jisne Pakistan ko barbad kar diya.

  • @drfaria2000
    @drfaria2000 Рік тому +1

    Thank you sir.