Realigning Alliances in South Asia: Exploring the Dynamics of Pakistan-Bangladesh Relations in a Post-Hasina Era
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https://doi.org/10.62843/jrsr/2025.4a055Keywords:
Diplomatic Relationship, Regional Power Struggles, Strategic Interests, Bilateral Ties, South Asian StabilityAbstract
This paper evaluates the evolution of Pakistan's diplomatic relationship with Bangladesh in this study, with special emphasis on the politics of Bangladesh after Hasina and the effect on bilateral ties between the two countries. It also examines how the internal dynamics in Bangladesh, contests between regional players, Pakistan's dependence on China, and India's rising influence modify this relationship. This contemplates post-1971 issues, explores how they influenced the political, economic, and cultural interaction, and also enquires whether the strategic motives of Pakistan behind re-engaging Bangladesh have anything to do with tense India-Pakistan relations. In doing so, it also probes into Bangladesh's adjustments to its foreign policy, balancing act with major powers, and strategic interests in forging closer relations with Pakistan. The study employs historical systemic analysis and International Relations theory in dealing with interconnected bilateralism, which nonetheless refers to persisting historical tensions. This underlines how it is in both nations' strategic and economic interests to cooperate as politics in the region and at the domestic level shifts. Also, the research enhances knowledge about South Asian state interactions and repercussions for regional stability and cooperation.
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