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01 - The Hydropolitics of the Indus Waters Treaty: A Critical Perspective

http://dx.doi.org/10.31703/gsssr.2020(V-IV).01
10.31703/gsssr.2020(V-IV).01      Published : Dec 2020

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    This paper discusses the hydro politics of the Indus Waters Treaty from a critical perspective. Many analysts and commentators from both India and Pakistan expressed displeasure with the treaty on the grounds of allotting more waters to the contending party. The Indian side is displeased with 'restricted' rights on western rights, whereas the Pakistani side laments the Indian rights on the western... Details

    Hydropolitics, India, Indus Waters Treaty, Pakistan

    (1) Muhammad Imran Mehsud
    Assistant Professor, Department of Political Science, Hazara University, Mansehra, KP, Pakistan.
    (2) Malik Adnan
    Assistant Professor, Department of Media Studies, The Islamia University of Bahawalpur, Punjab, Pakistan.
    (3) Azam Jan
    Assistant Professor, Department of Communication and Media Studies, Hazara University, Mansehra, KP
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02 - International Misperceptions about Pakistan's Nuclear Security

http://dx.doi.org/10.31703/gsssr.2020(V-IV).02
10.31703/gsssr.2020(V-IV).02      Published : Dec 2020

Abstract

    This paper aims to outline the international misperception about Pakistan's nuclear programme and analyses the origins of each critique, but also the measures Pakistan has put in place to rectify it. Furthermore, some issues will remain, but remain issues for all states with nuclear weapons and are not unique to Pakistan. These cases are outlined, and it is argued that these should be seen as inte... Details

    Nuclear Weapons, Pakistan, Security, International Perception

    (1) Muhammad Rehman
    Lecturer, Department of Arts & Media, Foundation University, Islamabad, Pakistan.
    (2) Tahir Mahmood Azad
    Visiting Research Fellow, Centre for Science & Security Studies (CSSS), War Studies Department, King's College London.
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03 - Understanding Terrorism: A Review of the Psychosocial Theories

http://dx.doi.org/10.31703/gsssr.2020(V-IV).03
10.31703/gsssr.2020(V-IV).03      Published : Dec 2020

Abstract

    Terrorism is a cause of uncertainty, fear, and damage for a country. Mostly represented stereotypically, terrorists are the reason for civil unrest worldwide. However, there are different approaches to describe the personality traits of a terrorist still this matter is highly debatable. This study aims to address terrorism from a psycho-social perspective. By describing the background dynamics of ... Details

    Terrorism; Social Cognitive Approach; Behaviorism: Stereotyping; Symbolization

    (1) Arif Jameel
    School of Public Affairs, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, China.
    (2) Riaz Ahmad
    Assistant Professor, School of Public Policy and Administration, Xian Jiaotong University, China.
    (3) Mudassir Mehdi
    Islamia University Bahawalpur, Punjab, Pakistan.
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04 - An Assessment of Right to Fair Trial Under the Constitution of Pakistan, 1973: A

http://dx.doi.org/10.31703/gsssr.2020(V-IV).04
10.31703/gsssr.2020(V-IV).04      Published : Dec 2020

Abstract

    Right to fair trial is considered as the basic right affirmed by Islam and recognised by different international documents i.e., ICCPR, UDHR, etc. In Pakistan, the notion of fair trial has been incorporated through Article 10-A through 18th constitutional amendment. The two amendments were made in the US Constitution in 18th and 19th century i.e., 6th and 14th amendments which safeguards right to ... Details

    Fair Trial, Constitution, Pakistan, Fundamental Right, Public Trial, Counsel, Equal Protection

    (1) Bakht Munir
    University Law College, University of the Punjab, Quaid-i-Azam Campus, Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan.
    (2) Ali Nawaz Khan
    University Law College, University of the Punjab, Quaid-i-Azam Campus, Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan.
    (3) Naveed Ahmed
    University Law College, University of the Punjab, Quaid-i-Azam Campus, Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan.
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05 - Evaluating China's Soft Power Discourse: Assumptions, Strategies, and Objectives

http://dx.doi.org/10.31703/gsssr.2020(V-IV).05
10.31703/gsssr.2020(V-IV).05      Published : Dec 2020

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    China claims that it's rise is different from other great powers: a benign and responsible power striving for just order and peaceful development. This paper raises question that why has China resorted to soft power mechanisms? What are the strategies that it employs to project soft image? And finally, how is soft power helpful in portraying China as a power distinct from the status quo powers? Wh... Details

    Aid Diplomacy, Confucianism, Cultural Diplomacy. Discourse, Peaceful Development, Soft Power

    (1) Muhammad Nadeem Mirza
    Faculty Member, School of Politics and International Relations, Quaid-i-Azam University Islamabad. Pakistan.
    (2) Hussain Abbas
    PhD scholar, School of Politics and International Relations, Quaid-i-Azam University, Islamabad. Pakistan. (Faculty Member, The Islamia University of Bahawalpur, Punjab, Pakistan)
    (3) Muhammad Qasim Nizamani
    Faculty Member, Department of Media & Communication Studies, University of Sindh, Jamshoro, 76080, Sindh, Pakistan.
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