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Non-alignment of Pakistan is needed to survive the new Great Game
Global Village Space |
Saud Bin Ahsen |
The term “Great Game” has been used in different contexts to describe geostrategic struggles between various powers at different times. It was originally coined to refer to the rivalry between the British and Russian Empires for domination over Central Asia, Tibet, and Persia in the 19th and early 20th century. The phrase was revived after the Soviet invasion of Afghanistan in 1979, resisted by the United States through its proxies.
Pakistan can either (a) adopt a pro-US focus, (b) shift into the Chinese camp, (c) follow a neutral and non-aligned stance, or (d) maintain balanced relations with the two major powers.
Decades later, the same Great Game is being replayed by multiple powers in subsidiary roles. Instead of territorial hegemony and military action, this time the focus is more on economic control, diplomacy, and deal-making. In contrast to the classic Great Game between the British and Russian empires, there are multiple protagonists in the present Game – Russia, China, USA, India, Turkey, Iran, Pakistan, and the Central Asian States. Each of these has its own objectives and strategies, leading to a complex, ever-changing and high-stakes situation.
With Russia trying to regain its control in Central Asia and China attempting to expand its sphere of influence, USA is trying to contain both. “The New Silk Road”, “One-Belt-One-Road”, “String of Pearls”, and CPEC are some of the strategies being implemented. The smaller powers are also maneuvering to leverage their geostrategic situation and relations to further their interests.
Read more: CPEC: Conspiracy Theories of Success & Failure
Connectivity and its Importance in Present World
Studies have shown that 1% increase in infrastructure stock lifts GDP by 0.08%.
Read full article:
Non-alignment of Pakistan is needed to survive the new Great Game
Global Village Space |
Saud Bin Ahsen |
The term “Great Game” has been used in different contexts to describe geostrategic struggles between various powers at different times. It was originally coined to refer to the rivalry between the British and Russian Empires for domination over Central Asia, Tibet, and Persia in the 19th and early 20th century. The phrase was revived after the Soviet invasion of Afghanistan in 1979, resisted by the United States through its proxies.
Pakistan can either (a) adopt a pro-US focus, (b) shift into the Chinese camp, (c) follow a neutral and non-aligned stance, or (d) maintain balanced relations with the two major powers.
Decades later, the same Great Game is being replayed by multiple powers in subsidiary roles. Instead of territorial hegemony and military action, this time the focus is more on economic control, diplomacy, and deal-making. In contrast to the classic Great Game between the British and Russian empires, there are multiple protagonists in the present Game – Russia, China, USA, India, Turkey, Iran, Pakistan, and the Central Asian States. Each of these has its own objectives and strategies, leading to a complex, ever-changing and high-stakes situation.
With Russia trying to regain its control in Central Asia and China attempting to expand its sphere of influence, USA is trying to contain both. “The New Silk Road”, “One-Belt-One-Road”, “String of Pearls”, and CPEC are some of the strategies being implemented. The smaller powers are also maneuvering to leverage their geostrategic situation and relations to further their interests.
Read more: CPEC: Conspiracy Theories of Success & Failure
Connectivity and its Importance in Present World
Studies have shown that 1% increase in infrastructure stock lifts GDP by 0.08%.
Read full article:
Non-alignment of Pakistan is needed to survive the new Great Game
