Pakistan Policy Shift from Geo-Politics to Geo-Economics: Prospects and Challenges

Author: Madiha
Outline

Thesis Statement

Pakistan policy shift from geo-politics to geo-economics is the sequel of recent strategic intensification between the global powers. The said policy shift has prospects for the financial solvency, however it is also coupled with some serious challenges.

1. Introduction

2. National security policy : a bird’s eye view

3. Prospects for Pakistan policy shift from Geo-economics

a. Focus on export- oriented foreign direct investment [FDI] to balance the exchange
outflows with inflows
b. Equitable economic development to remove vertical disparity
c. Eradication of horizontal economic inequalities among the regions of the country
d. Exclusive economic initiatives to enhance trade, investment and connectivity
e. Investment and infrastructure upgradation in the energy sector to increase production
f. Creation of globally competitive workforce will help increasing job opportunities for
citizens abroad

4. Challenges for Pakistan while shifting from Geo-politics to Geo-economics

a. Non-inclusive approach as it excludes political consensus
b. Rivalry between USA and china can complicate Pakistan’s process of policy shift
c. Security dilemma between Pakistan and India cannot be overshadowed
d. Political chaos in Afghanistan is currently the Achilles heel of Pakistan
e. Policy shift if not a low hanging fruit for Pakistan as Iran is under US sanctions
f. USA-India strategic partnership is not irrelevant in case of Pakistan policy shift
g. Impaired conditions in Indian occupied Kashmir halt Pakistan’s full-fledged shift from
geo-politics

5. Conclusion