Pakistan's Approach to Security in South Asia

Rustam Galimov

2023

Abstract

In the context of heightened globalization and integration in the contemporary world, security has emerged as a major concern for the global community. New security threats, such as terrorism, transnational crime, and environmental disasters, are spreading and strengthening the interconnections between various levels of security: national, regional, and global. At the regional level, geopolitical power centres are emerging, acting not only as 'engines of growth' for specific regions but also playing a crucial role in regional security processes, addressing their own security challenges. In South Asia, Pakistan stands out as one such 'regional power.' India's prominent position among the countries of the South Asian subcontinent, backed by several geographic, demographic, and economic indicators, is further solidified by its proactive regional policy. Pakistan's role in ensuring political stability in South Asia holds fundamental importance for the entire regional security complex. As the significance of the South Asian region in international affairs continues to rise, there is a corresponding increase in the potential threat to the global security system if regional stability is disrupted. This is attributed to the persistent presence of numerous conflicts on the South Asian subcontinent, stemming from both its colonial past and the Cold War era. Since the late 1980s, South Asia, particularly Pakistan, has garnered international attention as a key player in the region. The growing economic potential has been accompanied by an upsurge in militarization in the area. Military spending in South Asia has consistently risen and currently ranks second only to the Middle East and North Africa region. Notably, India and Pakistan contribute to over 90% of the total military spending. The issue of militarization in South Asia is a cause for concern within the international community and poses a tangible threat to both regional and global security. The accumulation of military power heightens the potential for escalating conflicts in the region and raises the risk of India and Pakistan transitioning into the nuclear domain.

Paper Citation

in Harvard Style

Galimov R. (2023). Pakistan's Approach to Security in South Asia. In Proceedings of the 2nd Pamir Transboundary Conference for Sustainable Societies - Volume 1: PAMIR-2; ISBN 978-989-758-723-8, SciTePress, pages 255-259. DOI: 10.5220/0012796800003882

in Bibtex Style

@conference{pamir-223,
author={Rustam Galimov},
title={Pakistan's Approach to Security in South Asia},
booktitle={Proceedings of the 2nd Pamir Transboundary Conference for Sustainable Societies - Volume 1: PAMIR-2},
year={2023},
pages={255-259},
publisher={SciTePress},
organization={INSTICC},
doi={10.5220/0012796800003882},
isbn={978-989-758-723-8},
}

in EndNote Style

TY - CONF

JO - Proceedings of the 2nd Pamir Transboundary Conference for Sustainable Societies - Volume 1: PAMIR-2
TI - Pakistan's Approach to Security in South Asia
SN - 978-989-758-723-8
AU - Galimov R.
PY - 2023
SP - 255
EP - 259
DO - 10.5220/0012796800003882
PB - SciTePress