OPINION Vol.1, No.1 June 2013 - National Defence University

power in central and provincial governments of Sindh and Balochistan, who continue to monopolize and
control the economy at the behest of their foreign masters. Having exploited the coalition government
where partner political parties continue to render support for personal gains. The fruits of relatively
improved economic situation do not reach the masses. The state affairs are being run in a mafia style and
political expediency overwhelms national interests, with the support of some international players who are
benefiting from the natural resources of Pakistan.
Recommendations for Pakistan
After having crafted possible scenarios for Pakistan and major conclusions from international
power politics, few policy recommendations are as under:-
Conclusion
Economy
Minimize dependence on IFIs.
Broaden the national tax net and revenue base.
Innovate frameworks to privatize sick public sector enterprises.
Revitalize the energy sector and eliminate crises.
Manage water storage issues.
Control the corruption
Security
Out of box solutions may be explored for countering terrorism.
Constitutional reforms with regard to governance in FATA.
Massive developmental activity be undertaken in FATA and other special areas of Pakistan.
Legislations on anti terrorism laws, law of evidence and National Counter Terrorism Act be
promulgated immediately.
Mainstream the Madras’s into national education system.
Hold national dialogue on terrorism and develop counter narrative.
Political solutions to Balochistan and Karachi issues through political ownership.
Launch incentive based and incremental de-weaponization campaign
Facilitate Afghan led and owned peace process.
This paper has sought to provide a vision for how the balance of International Power and the
International Relations will be organized in the years to come focusing on the possible political and
economic rise of large developing countries. It has argued that there are clear indications both in terms of
economics and politics that countries such as China, India, Brazil and others are changing the shape of the
international political economy, and that their prospects for continuing to do so remain great despite risks
to their growth path. The paper explored their ability to take on new roles in global politics, while keeping
in mind some potential obstacles such as the environment and resource capacity, domestic peace and the
stability of the international financial system. While the implications of such an international order on
smaller developing countries are not clear cut, it appears that there are substantial benefits for smaller
countries in encouraging this outcome instead of the more conflict prone possibilities that could arise. The
future world will certainly look very different than it does today – and it may not look at all like what has
been outlined here. But the broad trend towards new powers looks relatively unshakable and is something
that the international community should begin to prepare for.
Researchers:
Supervisor
Mr Amjad Afridi, Brig ZafarUllah, Cdre Sajid Iqbal, Gp Capt Qiao (China), Capt Lafi (KSA)
Brig Syed Haider Ali Naqvi
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