The article examines Pakistan’s position in an increasingly complex global landscape marked by intensifying competition among major powers. Dr. Yusuf explores the strategic challenges and opportunities confronting Pakistan, emphasizing the need for a pragmatic and forward-looking approach to foreign and security policy.
In his analysis, Dr. Yusuf argues that Pakistan’s ability to navigate shifting geopolitical dynamics will depend on transforming its vulnerabilities into strategic advantages. He highlights the importance of cooperative geo-economics, climate diplomacy, and diversified security partnerships as key pillars for advancing the country’s long-term interests.
Reflecting on Pakistan’s unique position, Dr. Yusuf writes:
“Poised between Washington and Beijing yet beholden to both, Pakistan sits at the epicenter of today’s great-power contest—struggling to turn its vulnerabilities into leverage. This report explores how Islamabad’s ambitious vision of cooperative geo-economics, climate diplomacy, and multialigned security partnerships could either unlock its potential as a pivotal middle power or expose it to existential risks.”
In addition to leading BNU, Dr. Yusuf serves as a Senior Fellow affiliated with the Belfer Center at Harvard Kennedy School. Prior to joining the University, he served as Pakistan’s National Security Adviser to the Prime Minister of Pakistan, where he led the formulation of the country’s first National Security Policy.
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In the Eye of the Storm: Pakistan’s Balancing Act in the Evolving Geopolitical Order
