PAKISTAN’S STRATEGIC OUTLOOK 2030

Abstract

Given the uncertainties surrounding the internal and external security environment, future forecasting is challenging; however, based on empirical data, track record and actions taken, future scenario-building can be possible. Since its inception, Pakistan has suffered political and economic instability and an unfavourable external security environment. This situation is mainly due to the need for more visionary leadership, wrong priorities and short-sighted policy directions. Therefore, this paper endeavours to predict Pakistan’s strategic outlook for 2030 through different scenarios. The paper bases its argument on the theoretical foundation of James Rosenau, analysis of essential variables, discussion of challenges vs opportunities, and strengths vs weaknesses. The paper suggests some course corrections in the form of political reconciliation, economic tight-roping, and the search for new areas of revenue generation. The paper uses official documents, authentic research reports, policy papers, and analyses of the subject specialists to prove the main arguments.

Bibliography Entry

Hussain, Dr. Nazir. 2024. " Pakistan’s Strategic Outlook 2030." Strategic Thought (6): 91-102.