Changing Economic and Security Dynamics in South Asia through Pakistan’s Perspective
Panelists:
Dr Mohammad Tariq (Consulate General of Pakistan in Vancouver)
Dr Haider Nizamani (Visiting Faculty Social Development and Policy\, Habib
University)
Pakistan’s new government led by the cricketer-turned pol itician\, Imran Khan\, promises to shake things up for the country. His pol itical party came to power on the promise of initiating economic developmen t\, eliminating long-entrenched corruption\, reforming public institutions\ , and tackling climate change.
On the foreign policy front Imran Khan has favored rapprochement with India and provided support to the US led pe ace process in Afghanistan\; with the Afghan war winding to an end after al most 18 years and increasing Chinese influence through economic support und er the BRI\, Pakistan seems to be pulling away from the sphere of American influence. Our panel will discuss the implications of these developments on the Pakistani-India peace process\, the potential costs of Pakistan’s econ omic dependence on China\, and whether US remains an important player in th e South Asian interstate relations. Pakistan continues to battle fundamenta lism within its borders\, challenged by terrorists in the regions bordering Afghanistan and Iran\; our panel will discuss what the future of South Asi a after an American withdrawal might look like from a Pakistani perspective .
This will be a School of Public Policy and Global Affairs (SPPGA) s tudent-led panel discussion to dissect the challenges of the changing power dynamics of Pakistan. As one of the world’s nuclear powers\, Pakistan face s huge economic challenges resulting from depleting foreign reserves. The p anel will discuss how the country plans to change its course towards democr atic stability\, peace and economic prosperity (with or without a potential IMF bailout). How Pakistan would address its many policy challenges – from relations with United States\, Afghanistan and India\, to extremism within – challenges which have jeopardized the progress of the country since its foundation.
Lunch will be provided at the venue.
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