2026
Discuss how national interest shapes a country's foreign policy, using Pakistan as a case study.
asks for: give evidence · Pakistan link
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Has ideology or national interest driven Pakistan's foreign policy?
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All debatesIn shortPositionsNewsPast questions (5)Same themeCan Pakistan pursue an independent foreign policy amid great-power rivalry?Can SAARC become an effective regional organisation?Is Pakistan's geostrategic location an asset or a liability?In short
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- founding determinants, ideology vs pragmatism, Kashmir and Muslim-world cases, how consistently principles were followed, a pragmatic correction
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2024
What role have ideological factors played in the conceptualization of Pakistan's foreign policy?
asks for: Pakistan link · causes
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2022
Every state designs its foreign policy on its National interests rejecting feelings and emotions. Why did Pakistan prefer emotions, feelings and Ideology in its foreign policy? Also analyze its impact.
asks for: Pakistan link · causes · impact
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2020
Explore the normative impulses in Pakistan's Foreign Policy with particular reference to Kashmir? Critically identify the pitfalls of this approach and suggest practical measures to be taken for pragmatism in National Foreign Policy.
asks for: both sides · Pakistan link · a way forward
2003
What were the determinants of the foreign policy of Pakistan and how far you think they were adhered to subsequently?
asks for: your position · Pakistan link · causes
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