Investigating the factors of divergence in Afghanistan-Pakistan relations during the Second period of the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan
Abstract
Afghanistan and Pakistan, as neighboring states, share deep historical, linguistic, ethnic, cultural, and religious commonalities. However, since the establishment of Pakistan in 1947, bilateral relations between the two countries have remained largely tense and unstable. Following the return of the Islamic Emirate to power in August 2021, relations initially showed signs of improvement but subsequently deteriorated due to multiple factors.
Fields of Study & Subjects
Politics and Conflicts in Afghanistan
Pakistan
and Middle East
South Asian Studies and Conflicts
International Relations and Foreign Policy
Publication details
- Volume
- 06
- Issue
- 03
- Pages
- 463–479
- Publication date
- 1 January 2026