Your Essential Guide to Contemporary Foreign Policy of Pakistan
A timely analysis of Pakistan’s strategic shift toward economic priorities in a changing global order.
An esteemed publication of CVO Dr. Muhammad Jahanzaib of Diamanium Thinkers with Palgrave MacMillan (Springer Nature).
“The Interplay of Geo-Politics and Geo-Economics in Pakistan’s Foreign Policy (Post-2008) is a substantial, empirically rich and policy-relevant contribution that will be of considerable interest to scholars of South Asian politics, international relations and the emerging field of geo-economics. The book is highly recommended for graduate students, policy researchers, diplomats and practitioners engaged with Pakistan’s foreign policy, regional connectivity and the broader question of how geo-economics is reshaping contemporary regional and global politics.”
By Dr. Ejaz HussainPolitical scientist with a PhD from Heidelberg University & a postdoc from University of California, Berkeley; Master’s , Lund University, Sweden; DAAD & Fulbrighter—Associate professor at Lahore School of Economics
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Book Overview
This book focuses on how Geo-Politics and Geo-Economics jointly shape Pakistan’s foreign policy, tracing the country’s strategic shift from security-driven doctrines to prioritized Geo-Economic imperatives after 2008. Drawing on in-depth case studies and rigorous qualitative analysis under a neoliberal framework, it demonstrates how economic ambitions recalibrate relations with major powers, neighbours and the Muslim world. The book assesses opportunities, constraints and strategic trade-offs, and situates Pakistan’s agency within an evolving global order.
Essential reading for scholars, policymakers, diplomats, strategists, and anyone interested in South Asian and global geopolitics and economic diplomacy.
Features
Comprehensive Analysis
Offers a unique analysis by integrating both geopolitical and geo-economic perspectives on Pakistan’s foreign policy.
Data Driven Insights
Includes case studies, data analysis, and qualitative interviews covering Pakistan's nuanced shifts in foreign policy.
Connecting Global Policy
Provides an exploration of Pakistan's strategic priorities to one centered on economic connectivity and partnerships.
What You Will Learn
Strategic Priorities to Geo-Economics
Understand Pakistan’s post-2008 shift from security-driven doctrines to economic priorities, and the interplay of geo-politics and geo-economics in its foreign policy.
Integrated Analysis of Drivers and Prospects
Gain a concise, integrated understanding of Pakistan’s historical drivers, current realities and future prospects in regional and global strategy.
Practical Insights for Policymakers
Geared to scholars, policymakers and strategic practitioners of both public and private sectors. Equip yourself with policy-relevant analysis, empirical evidence and actionable recommendations to evaluate choices balancing security, sovereignty, global politics and economic development.
Theory-to-Practice Framework
Explore how economic diplomacy and political economy shape Pakistan’s relations with major powers, neighbors and the Muslim world, with real-world case studies and neoliberal insights.
Forward-Looking
Explores future prospects, opportunities, and constraints in a multipolar world.
Policy-Relevant
Written for both academics and practitioners in government, think tanks and private sector.
Table of Contents
- Introduction
- The Evolution of Foreign Policy of Pakistan (1947–2008)
- The Idea of Geo-Economic Reorientation
- The Interplay of Geo-Economics and Geo-Politics in the Foreign Policy of Pakistan (Post 2008)
- Impacts of Transition from Geo-Politics to Geo-Economics on the Foreign Policy of Pakistan (Post-2015)
- Geo-Politics and Geo-Economics of Pakistan: Imperatives, Constraints and Potentials in a Changing Strategic Landscape
- Conclusion
- Back Matter
Author's Spotlight
Dr. Muhammad Jahanzaib holds a PhD in International Relations, is a double gold medalist and sole author of the book The Interplay of Geo-Politics and Geo-Economics in Pakistan’s Foreign Policy (Post-2008): Imperatives, Constraints and Potentials through a Neoliberal Lens (Palgrave Macmillan, 2026), along with several esteemed publications. As Founder and Chief Visionary Officer of Diamanium Thinkers (a global think tank), he brings over 15 years of experience advising ministers, diplomats, security agencies, the corporate sector, and civil society. His advisory work spans economic diplomacy, political economy, economic intelligence, security, society, strategic financial advisory, and the geo-economic world dynamics. He offers a unique blend of practitioner insight and academic rigor, combining hands-on engagement with state institutions and strategic expertise grounded in research. He can be reached at jahanzaibdgc@gmail.com and LinkedIn as muhammad-jahanzaib99.
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