Policy Perspectives (Volume 20, Issue 1, 2023)
Editor-in-Chief: Khalid Rahman Download Contents |
Policy Perspectives (Volume 20, Issue 1, 2023)
The latest issue of Policy Perspectives presents research, analyses and reviews on various topics concerning national, and international issues from policy experts, academics, and practitioners.
The article ‘The Challenge of Governance and Public Representation: How Electoral System Matters?’ discusses the governance challenge and how it is exacerbating serious political and economic crises in the country. It recommends reforming the electoral system to achieve good governance and overcome political and economic challenges, among others. The paper contends that a more representative, multi-tier system of governance can resolve such problems more efficiently and effectively with genuine public participation.
Authors: Khalid Rahman, Chairman, Institute of Policy Studies (IPS), Islamabad.
https://doi.org/10.13169/polipers.20.1.ra1
Dr Khan and Dr Jaffari in their article ‘Civil-Military Relationship in a Democratic Pakistan’ explore the futuristic calibration of Pakistan’s constitutional development and its interpretation through precedents in the face of multiple sociopolitical, socioeconomic, and legal challenges. In particular, they analyze the essential normative characteristics of a constitutional legal framework based on separation of powers between pillars of the state vis-à -vis civil-military relationship.
Authors: Muhammad Yunas Khan, PhD, Center for International Peace and Stability (CIPS), National University of Science & Technology (NUST), Islamabad; and Mubashar H.Jaffari, PhD, Peace and Conflict Studies, Center for International Peace and Stability (CIPS), National University of Science & Technology (NUST), Islamabad, Pakistan; Educationist.
https://doi.org/10.13169/polipers.20.1.ra2
Dr Akbar in his article ‘Decentralization of Environmental Governance in Pakistan and its Impact on Sustainable Development’ evaluates the post-18th Amendment scenario regarding achievement of sustainable environment through better environmental governance in Pakistan. While Pakistan has made progress in devising legislations and laws to manage major environmental issues, it is still not as close to its target of achieving sustainable development despite several decades of efforts at environmental regulation and governance, he argues.
Author: Khalid Farooq Akbar, PhD; Environmental Expert, Punjab Human Development Project by World Bank.
https://doi.org/10.13169/polipers.20.1.ra3
The article ‘Pakistan’s External Debt Unsustainability and the Required Approach’ discusses financial and non-financial variables that prompt external debt distress in Pakistan. It explicates that the economic vulnerability emanates from macroeconomic imbalances and structural problems. It proffers formulating a publicly available blueprint i.e. theory of change to resolve Pakistan’s increased reliance on transnational lenders, including IMF.
Author: Muhammad Sikandar Ali Chaudary, PhD scholar, International Relations, University of Sydney, Sydney, Australia.
 https://doi.org/10.13169/polipers.20.1.ra4
The article ‘Chinese Investments in Maritime Sectors of Oman and UAE: Transitioning Realities’ reviews Chinese investments in the maritime sectors of Oman and the United Arab Emirates (UAE), focusing on the potential challenges and opportunities that lie ahead. It highlights China’s increasing influence in the Middle East (ME) and Africa, with a focus on the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) and the development of key ports and infrastructure projects at Duqm and Khalifa ports.
Author: Muhammad Jawad Akhter, Commodore, Maritime Affairs & Public Policy Expert.
https://doi.org/10.13169/polipers.20.1.ra5
The issue also includes two reviews of the recent books: Iskander Mirza: Pakistan’s First Elected President’s Memoirs from Exile reviewed by Adnan Aamir and Economics and Economic Policy – Islamic Perspective reviewed by Dr Salman Ahmed Shaikh. Lastly, the ‘Dialogue at IPS’ section deals with important themes from some topical discussions held at the Institute of Policy Studies during recent months.
The full text of the articles is available at ScienceOpen and JSTOR.
