The Geo-Economic Matrix after the Revival of Taliban Regime in Afghanistan: Challenges and Opportunities for Pakistan

Abstract

The present scenario offers a bargaining platform, whereby Taliban can be engaged with the regional actors specifically Pakistan in an effective manner on the grounds of geo-economics. After the withdrawal of US from Afghanistan, a vacuum has been created and it is a bright opportunity for the neighboring states, especially Pakistan to jump in and to turn the liabilities into the opportunities. The opportunities have always been there and geography which itself is a constant factor as neighbors can never be changed, in the current situation calls for the neighboring states to integrate economically thus, realizing geo-economic ambitions. The geo-economic matrix after the rival of Taliban regime provides an opportunity for the neighboring states to work on such lines that they can transform the fate of this broader Asian region by considering the geo-economic matrix. Without any doubt, geo-economics has become a very dominant factor which not only secures geo-political interests but also proves to be a key for achieving the long-term goals and interests of any state. This study will highlight that how the prosperity of Pakistan could be ensured in the domain of security and economics via utilising the geo-economic options.