THE IMPACT OF AFGHANISTAN GEO-POLITICAL LOCATION ON ITS RELATION WITH PAKISTAN

Abstract

This article aims to understand the impact on Afghanistan geopolitical position in relations with Pakistan. The study explore how a country’s geopolitical location effects its relation with the neighbors and region. Qualitative research method was used for research methodology. Besides using primary data 20 interviews were conducted online with political analyst, diplomats and university professors. In the result we understand that several ups and downs happen in Pak Afghan relations. Some of these ops and downs was based on Afghanistan geopolitical location. India influence in Afghanistan for its national interests, the issue of Durand line which is denied by Afghan governors in the course of history as formal border, the issue of Pashtunistan arise by the people living across Durand lead which lead to nationalist movement and treating Pakistan security, security issues in border areas, refuges cases are the most influential subject effect Pak- Afghan relation in the course of history.