ISSN(Print): 2709-6254 | ISSN(Online) : 2709-6262 | ISSN-L : 2709-6254

Title

Pakistan–Russia Relations: Kashmir and the Primakov Doctrine


Authors

  1. Sheila Khalid
    Ph. D Scholar, School of Politics and International Relations, Quaid-e-Azam University, Islamabad, Pakistan

Abstract

The objective of this study was to analyze Pakistan-Russia relations in the specific context of the Kashmir dispute. The question asked is whether Russia will change its pro-India position on Kashmir. Pakistan and Russia’s relations have been on a positive trajectory since 2010. Their military ties have strengthened, and Russia has acknowledged Pakistan as an essential actor in regional issues. Pakistan has declared neutrality on Russia’s actions, such as the annexation of Crimea in 2014 and the invasion of Ukraine in February 2022. Primary sources such as interviews with policy experts have been used and the available literature. Document analysis has also been carried out. Pakistan should not expect Russia to change its pro-India position on Kashmir but it should also continue balancing itself against India by maintaining relations with Russia.

Page Numers

955-963

Keywords

Balancing, BRICS, Geopolitics, Kashmir, Primakov Doctrine, Ukraine

Article

Article # 85
Volume # 3
Issue # 2

DOI info

DOI Number: 10.47205/jdss.2022(3-II)85
DOI Link: http://doi.org/10.47205/jdss.2022(3-II)85

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