“From sovereignty to submission? 🇵🇰🔗

Описание: In this video, Prashant Dhawan critically examines whether Pakistan functions as a vassal state in contemporary geopolitics, analysing its economic dependence, military alignments, and foreign policy constraints. The discussion places Pakistan’s strategic choices within the broader context of South Asia’s power dynamics, its reliance on external patrons, and the competing influences of China, the United States, and international financial institutions. The video helps viewers understand whether Pakistan’s decisions are driven by sovereign national interests or shaped by external strategic pressures.
Key Highlights:
What does “vassal state” mean in modern geopolitics, and why Pakistan is often labelled as one
Economic dependence, debt diplomacy, and IMF conditionalities
Military influence and strategic alignment with external powers
The China factor, CPEC, and long-term strategic implications
Impact on India–Pakistan relations and regional stability
How global powers use leverage to shape Pakistan’s policy choices
Keywords:
Prashant Dhawan, Pakistan Vassal State, Pakistan Geopolitics, South Asia Politics, China Pakistan Relations, CPEC Analysis, IMF Influence, US Foreign Policy, Strategic Dependence, Global Affairs Analysis