Pakistan and Afghanistan: Regional Structuring and Restructuring

Abstract

Pakistan and Afghanistan have deep historical roots. They have a 2240 km long frontier, formerly known as the Durand Line, making them direct neighbors. Although Pakistan is geographically, racially, and religiously close to Afghanistan, their relationship always has ups and downs. This research will describe Pakistan and Afghanistan combat the challenging situations in their relationship. The main focus of this study is to explore the Pak-Afghan regional structuring and restructuring throughout their alliance. Moreover, this paper will highlight the events that impacted Pak-Afghan relations and the ways they resolved this issue to establish better links. In the last, a few recommendations will be discussed to improve Pakistan and Afghanistan's relationship in the future.