Strategic Dimensions of Pakistan's Foreign Policy: The Role of CPEC, Energy Security, and Environmental Sustainability

Authors

  • Aleeza Khalid The Sherwan institute of Online Education (SIOE), Abbottabad, KPK, Pakistan. Author
  • Imran Naseem Abbottabad University of Science and Technology, Abbottabad, Pakistan. Author
  • Shah Muhammad Kamran Mehran University of Engineering and Technology, Jamshoro, Sindh, Pakistan. Author
  • Muhammad Bahar Khan Abbottabad University of Science and Technology, Abbottabad, Pakistan. Author
  • Muhammad Moinuddin Qazi Abro Universidade Tecnologica Federal do Parana UTFPR, Pato Branco campus, Brazil. Author
  • Khalid Zaman The University of Haripur, KPK, Pakistan. Author

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.62345/jads.2025.14.1.5

Keywords:

Foreign Policy Strategy, Economic Impact Analysis, Energy Security, Environmental Sustainability, China-Pakistan Economic Corridor, Diplomatic Engagement

Abstract

This study investigates the critical factors shaping the effectiveness of Pakistan's foreign policy, emphasizing economic, energy, environmental, and diplomatic dimensions. Employing multivariate regression analysis, the research examines the influence of the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC), energy security concerns, environmental sustainability perspectives, and diplomatic engagements on public perceptions of foreign policy effectiveness. The findings reveal that the economic benefits of CPEC significantly enhance the perceived effectiveness of Pakistan's foreign policy, with respondents linking positive economic outcomes to stronger foreign relations. Conversely, energy security concerns show no substantial impact on public perceptions, while attitudes toward environmental sustainability and diplomatic initiatives demonstrate a positive correlation. The study underscores the importance of integrating economic initiatives, environmental priorities, and robust diplomacy to strengthen public confidence in foreign policy. These insights provide valuable guidance for policymakers aiming to enhance the strategic effectiveness of a nation's foreign relations.

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Author Biographies

  • Aleeza Khalid, The Sherwan institute of Online Education (SIOE), Abbottabad, KPK, Pakistan.

    Department of Pakistan Studies and International Relations, Abbottabad University of Science and Technology, and Department of Research, The Sherwan Institute of Online Education (SIOE), Abbottabad, KPK, Pakistan.

  • Imran Naseem, Abbottabad University of Science and Technology, Abbottabad, Pakistan.

    Department of Pakistan Studies and International Relations, Abbottabad University of Science and Technology, Abbottabad, Pakistan. Email: dr.imrannaseem@gmail.com

  • Shah Muhammad Kamran, Mehran University of Engineering and Technology, Jamshoro, Sindh, Pakistan.

    Institute of Science, Technology and Development, Mehran University of Engineering and Technology, Jamshoro, Sindh, Pakistan. Email: kamran.shah@faculty.muet.edu.pk

  • Muhammad Bahar Khan, Abbottabad University of Science and Technology, Abbottabad, Pakistan.

    Department of Pakistan Studies and International Relations, Abbottabad University of Science and Technology, Abbottabad, Pakistan.

  • Muhammad Moinuddin Qazi Abro, Universidade Tecnologica Federal do Parana UTFPR, Pato Branco campus, Brazil.

    Production and Systems Engineering, Universidade Tecnologica Federal do Parana UTFPR, Pato Branco campus, Brazil. Email: muhammadabro@utfpr.edu.br

  • Khalid Zaman, The University of Haripur, KPK, Pakistan.

    Department of Economics, The University of Haripur, KPK, Pakistan.
    Corresponding Author Email: khalid_zaman786@yahoo.com

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Published

2025-01-28

How to Cite

Strategic Dimensions of Pakistan’s Foreign Policy: The Role of CPEC, Energy Security, and Environmental Sustainability. (2025). Journal of Asian Development Studies, 14(1), 74-88. https://doi.org/10.62345/jads.2025.14.1.5

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