Pakistan from Rogue State to Failed State: Implications for South Asian Security
Keywords:
Pakistan, Rogue State, Failed State, State Fragility, South Asian Security, Nuclear Security, Terrorism, Regional StabilityAbstract
Pakistan’s nuclear capability and its strategic location in South Asia have always been of great global interest. Long considered a “rogue state,” for its support for militant organisations, nuclear brinkmanship, and anti-status quo policies, recent developments hint at a disturbing transition to state failure. The collapse of democratic institutions, economic decline and growing insurgent dominance in a number of places in the world herald an impending collapse of state capacity. This paper gives an in-depth analysis of Pakistan’s transformation from a rogue to failed state, highlighting its internal issues and regional implications. The analysis examines the security implications for South Asia, in particular India, Afghanistan, China and multilateral institutions and provides practical recommendations for policymakers at the regional and global levels.
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