Pakistan-Afghanistan Relations: A Security Perspective from 1999 to 2023

Abstract

Pakistan and Afghanistan experienced a complex and dynamic relationship from October 1999 to March 2013, shaped by global phenomena including US-Led war on terror and the emergence of Taliban. Though there were instances where the two nations; Pakistan and Afghanistan, collaborated, they often distrusted and accused each other. Despite some period of understanding and working together, both countries had a difficult relationship, often caused by doubt and blame. Nevertheless, they have common past and related societies. This makes it important that they collaborate more closely for the sake of peace and development in the region. Therefore, this study aims at looking into the factors that have steered relations of both countries over a particular period, choosing to zero in on major occurrences and developments that have impacted these relations. In order to achieve this goal, an extensive literature review was carried out in order to gain an in-depth analysis of the close tie between Pakistan and Afghanistan during the specified duration.

Keywords:  Pakistan-Afghanistan, Security, Regional Stability, Cooperation