Papers by Aamir Mushtaq Cheema
Pakistan and Afghanistan's relations since 1947 has been affecting the regional peace thus jeopar... more Pakistan and Afghanistan's relations since 1947 has been affecting the regional peace thus jeopardising trade and human interaction across the borders and frontier. From 2000 onwards the political and military situation in Afghanistan and adjoining tribal areas in Pakistan have heightened the instability in the region which is still looming. This paper explores the role of Frontier Militia of Pakistan in promoting the peace efforts on the North Western frontiers of Pakistan particularly in the most troubled tribal areas namely North Waziristan. Introduction. Historically the present day Pakistan, Afghanistan and to a great extent Central Asia, China, India and Iran enjoys a cultural and trade connectivity spread over millenniums. The earliest migration of Aryans initiated from Central Asia and they settled in Indus Valley and maintained their linkage with highlands (Houter&Wooley,1962,pp.451-458)(Nehru,1934). In last millennium the Indian sub-continent was ruled and ruined by invaders and tribes emerging from Afghanistan, Iran, and Central Asia. This has created a cultural hate and apprehension about these raiders most notably Afghans. These Afghans were ruling uptill Calcutta in east. From 1800 onwards Punjab under Rnjeet Singh through battles snatched notably including Lahore, Multan, Peshawar and Kashmir from Afghans British entered into subcontinent as a trade company and by 1850 had become the sovereign power after defeating Sikhs (Talboys,1899).The rivalry among the European nations affected and impacted the relations between British India and its neighbouring countries most notably the Afghanistan. British foreign policy dictated and influenced the making of borders and frontiers on India, Afghanistan, Iran and also among Iran-Afghanistan
National Defense University, 2014
From 1895 onwards, when British established their political control along the Frontier especially... more From 1895 onwards, when British established their political control along the Frontier especially in Waziristan, this Northern Waziristan Valley alone has been the most violent and terrorist in nature, often erupting suddenly and then calming down. It has happened in 1898, 1915, 1936 and now again since 2005, this valley is in forefront receiving almost hundred per cent more Drone attacks as compared to any other valley 1. Thus fundamental inquiry is why it erupts and how it calms down. This paper examines the ongoing war from the theoretical, empirical and historical perspectives with a hypothesis that war is more engraved culturally rather than the politically based terrorism in North Waziristan and Militia is culturally more apt to tackle it than regular army.
War Studies Pakistan, 2014
a short essay on International relations
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Papers by Aamir Mushtaq Cheema