Gwatar Bay To Sir Creek Iftikhar Ahmed Rao

Gwatar Bay to Sir Creek

Author: Iftikhar Ahmed Rao
Category: Geopolitics / Maritime Security / Pakistan Studies
Recommended For: CSS/PMS aspirants, students of international relations, maritime law, defense studies, and policymakers concerned with Pakistan’s coastal and border security

Key Points

• Maritime Geography of Pakistan – Offers an in-depth study of Pakistan’s coastal stretch from Gwatar Bay (in Balochistan) to Sir Creek (in Sindh).

• Strategic Importance – Analyzes the geostrategic relevance of the Arabian Sea, Gwadar port, and surrounding maritime areas.

• Border Disputes – Discusses the Indo-Pakistan dispute over Sir Creek, its legal complexities, and implications for maritime boundaries and EEZ (Exclusive Economic Zone).

• Marine Resources – Covers Pakistan’s blue economy potential including fisheries, minerals, and trade routes.

• Security Dimensions – Highlights issues of maritime piracy, naval defense, and regional power dynamics involving India, China, and the US.

• Environmental Concerns – Touches upon ecological threats to Pakistan’s coastal ecosystem and marine life.

• Well-Documented Maps and Data – The book is rich in cartographic content, aiding readers in visualizing geographical and territorial aspects.