Course Synopsis

Course Description: The purpose of this course is to acquaint the students with the major factors responsible for the continued variations in Pakistan’s foreign policy since 1947. It also aims to inculcate the capability among the students to analyze how different policies adopted by Pakistan in different phases have helped her achieve certain goals.

Course Learning Outcomes

The Course Contents I) Pakistan’s Foreign Policy  Objectives  Determinants of Pakistan Foreign Policy II) Phases of Pakistan’s Foreign Policy : Trends and Relations with Big Powers  Phase 1947-53  Phase 1954-62  Bilateralism and independent foreign policy 1962-71  Non-Aligned relations in the post 1971 era  Soviet Military intervention in Afghanistan  End of cold war The new world order and Pakistan  9/11 Scenario till Present