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04 Pages : 68-84

http://dx.doi.org/10.31703/gssr.2017(II-II).04      10.31703/gssr.2017(II-II).04      Published : Dec 2017

US Afghan Strategy: Policy Responses of China and Pakistan (2001-2017)

    This paper attempts to explore the level of variations in the pattern of foreign policies of Pakistan and China to US Afghan strategy. To investigate this question, the paper examines US strategy in Afghanistan. The current administration under Trump and announcement of China Pakistan Economic Corridor further complicated the US presence in Afghanistan. The study analyses the factors that are responsible for differences between Pakistani and Chinese stance. About the results, China's response was an outcome of their foreign policy principles, that is not to indulge in direct clash with the US and Western world. The interests of China in Afghanistan are linked to that of Pakistan, South and Central Asia. China does not want to wage unilateral talks with Taliban at the cost of Pakistan's interests. While on the other hand, post 9/11 2001, Pakistan could not resist the pressure of US policies in Afghanistan because it was heavily dependent on the US, economically, militarily, politically and diplomatically. The respective Political structure and culture; their foreign policy priorities, goals, and tradition; perception of threat and resulting priorities; political and economic dependence; location, policy options and decision-making and professional capabilities of decision making were jointly responsible for their differences.

    Strategy, USA, China, Pakistan, CPEC, Policy Response
    (1) Ijaz Khalid
    Demonstrator & PhD Scholar, Department of Political Science, Abdul Wali Khan University Mardan, Pakistan
    (2) Bushra Qureshi
    MPhil Scholar, Department of Pakistan Studies, NUML, Islamabad, Pakistan
    (3) Shazia Hassan
    Assistant Professor, LMS Department, Faculty of Contemporary Studies, National Defence University, Islamabad, Pakistan

08 Pages : 72-83

http://dx.doi.org/10.31703/gssr.2024(IX-IV).08      10.31703/gssr.2024(IX-IV).08      Published : Dec 2024

Global Climate Governance: Evaluating Policy Responses in an Era of International Cooperation and Competition

    This research paper provides an in-depth analysis of how the global community is working to address climate change through international cooperation and competition. It highlights dual forces that shape global climate governance, focusing on the Paris Agreement as a key framework. The article focuses on the fact that although international cooperation. Most countries fail to achieve the targets they set forth as part of their pledges; the gap between the pledging and the actual reduction of emissions is huge. International competition, especially in the area of renewable energy, would spur innovation and progress. China and the United States have invested heavily in green technologies; these investments have economically and strategically benefited those respective nations. This competition creates unequal disadvantages, especially for developing countries that cannot compete because they do not have sufficient resources. Non-state actors, including cities, corporations, civil society organizations, are also increasingly crucial to filling out national efforts.

    Global Climate Governance, International Cooperation, Policy Responses, Paris Agreement, Non-State Actors, Governance Mechanism, Green Technology, Sustainable Development
    (1) Bashir Ahmad
    Assistant Professor, Department of History, Minhaj University, Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan.
    (2) Maha Bashir
    MPhil Scholar, Department of Finance, University of Engineering and Technology (UET), Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan.
    (3) Arifa Zia
    MPhil Scholar, Department of History, Government College University, Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan.