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29462. Panel 3: Perceptions of Brexit from other member states
- Author:
- Jonathan Faull, Pierre Vimont, Brigid Laffan, and Peter Foster
- Publication Date:
- 04-2017
- Content Type:
- Video
- Institution:
- UK in a Changing Europe, King's College London
- Abstract:
- Speakers - Jonathan Faull, Former Director-General European Commission -Pierre Vimont, senior fellow at Carnegie Europe - Prof Brigid Laffan, Director Robert Schuman Centre for Advanced Studies - Peter Foster, Europe Editor of The Daily Telegraph (chair)
- Topic:
- Regional Cooperation, European Union, Brexit, and State
- Political Geography:
- United Kingdom and Europe
29463. After Article 50: what next? | Keynote: Professor John Curtice
- Author:
- John Curtice
- Publication Date:
- 04-2017
- Content Type:
- Video
- Institution:
- UK in a Changing Europe, King's College London
- Abstract:
- Professor John Curtice (Senior fellow, the UK in a Changing Europe), delivers a Keynote address.
- Topic:
- European Union, Brexit, and Article 50
- Political Geography:
- United Kingdom and Europe
29464. Brexit and trade: Economic effects of Brexit
- Author:
- Philip McCann, Alison McGovern, Thomas Sampson, and Evan Davis
- Publication Date:
- 11-2017
- Content Type:
- Video
- Institution:
- UK in a Changing Europe, King's College London
- Abstract:
- Discussion of evidence on implications of alternative scenarios and how the economic consequences might play out over time and across different industries/regions. Speakers: Philip McCann, University of Sheffield Management School Alison McGovern, MP for Wirral South Thomas Sampson, The UK in a Changing Europe Chair: Evan Davis, Newsnight
- Topic:
- Economics, Brexit, Trade, and Industry
- Political Geography:
- United Kingdom and Europe
29465. Shift of Power from West to East and Rise of China
- Author:
- Mushtaq Ahmed Abbasi and Nazir Hussain
- Publication Date:
- 07-2017
- Content Type:
- Journal Article
- Journal:
- Journal of Political Studies
- Institution:
- Department of Political Science, University of the Punjab
- Abstract:
- The US Exit Strategy 2014 from Afghanistan has now entered one of their final phase, which happens to be the Withdrawal from Afghanistan. The US has already lessened its troops, though there were certain changes after Trump came to power. But still there is a looming confusion which exists regarding the aftermath of the event. That is how this Withdrawal will come to play and what would the Afghanistan’s post-US withdrawal would look like. Moreover, Pakistan will also be affected in more than one ways. The US is going to be leaving quite a vacuum upon which many regional and foreign powers have set their eyes on. India, Iran, China and Russia are all going to be a part of the post-US Afghanistan but this might only produce more instability. Moreover, it will have drastic security, political and strategic implications for Pakistan. The picture which comes to the mind is going to be of an everlasting loop of security complexes and strategic undertones after the withdrawal.
- Topic:
- Security, Foreign Policy, Al Qaeda, and Conflict
- Political Geography:
- Pakistan, Afghanistan, North America, and United States of America
29466. US Withdrawal from Afghanistan: Implications for Pakistan
- Author:
- Mushtaq Ahmed Abbasi and Nazir Hussain
- Publication Date:
- 07-2017
- Content Type:
- Journal Article
- Journal:
- Journal of Political Studies
- Institution:
- Department of Political Science, University of the Punjab
- Abstract:
- The US Exit Strategy 2014 from Afghanistan has now entered one of their final phase, which happens to be the Withdrawal from Afghanistan. The US has already lessened its troops, though there were certain changes after Trump came to power. But still there is a looming confusion which exists regarding the aftermath of the event. That is how this Withdrawal will come to play and what would the Afghanistan’s post-US withdrawal would look like. Moreover, Pakistan will also be affected in more than one ways. The US is going to be leaving quite a vacuum upon which many regional and foreign powers have set their eyes on. India, Iran, China and Russia are all going to be a part of the post-US Afghanistan but this might only produce more instability. Moreover, it will have drastic security, political and strategic implications for Pakistan. The picture which comes to the mind is going to be of an everlasting loop of security complexes and strategic undertones after the withdrawal.
- Topic:
- Security, Foreign Policy, Al Qaeda, and Conflict
- Political Geography:
- Pakistan, Afghanistan, North America, and United States of America
29467. Shift of Power from West to East and Rise of China
- Author:
- Mushtaq Ahmed Abbasi, Ghulam Qumber, and Ahmed Saeed Minhas
- Publication Date:
- 07-2017
- Content Type:
- Journal Article
- Journal:
- Journal of Political Studies
- Institution:
- Department of Political Science, University of the Punjab
- Abstract:
- This research paper is aimed at evaluating prevailing global scenario and the dynamics of shift of power from the West to the East. Efforts have been made to analyze the economic, political, and security trends to understand important aspects of the power transition process. Currently, there is an enough literature available, which proves the existing consensus among many experts that China is playing a central role in the process of shift of power from the West to the East. Therefore, while explaining this transition process, it is pertinent to focus on the leading role of China and its possible implications. So, this study further highlights the rising power of China covering an overall picture of China, particularly its economic development process, the political and cultural aspects, and the military modernization. Efforts have been made to give an analytical view that how the rise in economic power is gradually transforming itself into political, diplomatic, and military strength of China. Besides; this research effort also focuses on how China is adjusting its foreign policy posture in the regional and global affairs, which culminates or aims at adjusting itself to globalization process.
- Topic:
- International Relations, Security, and Power Politics
- Political Geography:
- China and Asia
29468. Peshawar School Massacre, Pakistan: A Qualitative Account of Citizens' Perceptions
- Author:
- Fatima Asim and Muhammad Bilal
- Publication Date:
- 07-2017
- Content Type:
- Journal Article
- Journal:
- Journal of Political Studies
- Institution:
- Department of Political Science, University of the Punjab
- Abstract:
- On 16th December 2014, Army Public School and College (APSAC), Warsak road, Peshawar, located in the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Province of Pakistan, was attacked by more than six militants dressed as Pakistan Army Soldiers which resulted in killing of 149 people, mostly innocent children. After this attack, Government with the collaboration of Military took immediate steps for the eradication of terrorists from Pakistan and announced National Action Plan (NAP). Based on Master’s Fieldwork in Rawalpindi city, this study explores peoples’ reasoning to why such an attack took place? The paper further investigates whether the citizens of Rawalpindi are satisfied with the counter-terrorism steps taken immediately after the Peshawar incident. The locale of the study was Rawalpindi’s Union Council number 30. This qualitative study used purposive sampling techniques to draw a heterogeneous sample of 31 participants in order to conduct In-depth interviews.
- Topic:
- Islam, Terrorism, Taliban, and Counter-terrorism
- Political Geography:
- Pakistan and South Asia
29469. Dynamics of India’s Contemporary Domestic Security Challenges
- Author:
- A. Z. Hilali
- Publication Date:
- 07-2017
- Content Type:
- Journal Article
- Journal:
- Journal of Political Studies
- Institution:
- Department of Political Science, University of the Punjab
- Abstract:
- India’s immense diversity is unique with its pluralism based on myriad ethnic communities, cultures, religious identities and tribes. Since independence, the country failed to produce one single dominant nation’s concept because identities have not yet forged a common national outlook and its ethnic, religious, and cultural identities remains strong and quite distinctive. Moreover, the Indian federal structure seems to be failed to accommodate the expectations of diverse communities and socio-political cultures. Consequently, the federation is asymmetric with the separatist movements in many parts of the country specifically violent movements in Kashmir, Nagaland, Assam, Manipur and Mezoland which have severely challenged the country’s sovereignty. Furthermore, the insurgencies in Northeast of India and violent movements of Naxalites and Maoist have also challenged India’s territorial integrity. In the same manner the Dalits (Harijan) and minorities (Christians and Muslims), are the victims of superior Hindu caste and Hindu chauvinism. Hence it is perceived that India has lost sight of vital constitutional spirit of secularism and federalism. Further, the worst internal security situation lies on India’s unfair, unbalanced and discriminatory policies with the communities and especially with its judicial system. Nonetheless, it has proved that various socio-economic and political imperatives are not fulfilled by the ruling elites or society. Thus, ethno-religiousideological fault lines, which exist in India, have to be managed with a sense of fairness and transparent federal policies and there is no need to use forces to suppress people. In this context, India requires peaceful and development manual at the national level in order to stabilize all section of society. Without a coordinate approach, the domestic security threats will lead the country to the worst situation.
- Topic:
- Human Rights, Violent Extremism, Separatism, Justice, Secularism, and Federalism
- Political Geography:
- South Asia and India
29470. China’s Role and the Potential of Pak-China Cooperation in Regional Organizations
- Author:
- Manzoor Khan Afridi and Mansoor Akbar Kundi
- Publication Date:
- 07-2017
- Content Type:
- Journal Article
- Journal:
- Journal of Political Studies
- Institution:
- Department of Political Science, University of the Punjab
- Abstract:
- The paper attempts to analyze China’s role in various regional organizations and potential cooperation between China and Pakistan within these forums. SAARC, SCO, OIC, Heart of Asia-Istanbul Peace Process, APEC, CICA and Boao Forum have been selected here for analysis. Pakistan is one of the founding members of SAARC and China has an observer status. Pakistan supports Chinese membership in SAARC to reduce Indian role and hegemony. China wants to have easy access to Indian Ocean, Middle East and influence in South Asia, for which India is the biggest hurdle. In SCO, China is the founding member while Pakistan joined it as observer in 2005 and as a member in 2015. Combating terrorism, extremism and separatism and to enhance the trade opportunities, stability in neighborhood and energy security are the common objectives of the two states in SCO. Pakistan, being a founding member in OIC, has always played an active and dynamic role for the cause of Muslims. Pakistan wants China to have greater role in OIC where the later showed interest for observer status in 2012. Chinese interest in Muslim states, particularly in Middle East and Central Asia, is triggered by the energy hunt and growing posture of these regions in contemporary world politics. Pakistan can play a bridge role, not only geographically, but also ideologically and culturally, to bring these states closer to China. China and Pakistan are increasing their cooperation in the Heart of AsiaIstanbul Process on Afghanistan, APEC, CICA and Boao Forum for Asia, as well. The paper concludes that both states share similar views on all bilateral and multilateral issues, support each other’s position, and enhancing their cooperation in regional organizations and multilateral forums.
- Topic:
- International Relations, Regional Cooperation, and Bilateral Relations
- Political Geography:
- Pakistan, China, South Asia, and Asia