Revisiting the Durand Line: Historical and Legal Perspectives By Lutfur Rehman
- Publisher: INSTITUTE OF POLICIES STUDIES IPS
- Availability: In Stock
- SKU: 59716
- ISBN: 9789694488363
- Number of Pages: 229
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Revisiting the Durand Line: Historical and Legal Perspectives
Author: Lutfur Rehman
Category: History / Political Science / International Law
Recommended For: CSS & PMS aspirants (Pakistan Affairs, Current Affairs, IR), students of history and law, researchers of South Asian geopolitics, policymakers, and academicians
Key Points
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Historical Analysis – Traces the origins of the Durand Line Agreement of 1893, its context under British India, and the evolution of the border dispute.
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Legal Dimensions – Explores the legality of the Durand Line under international law and state succession doctrines, particularly in light of Afghanistan's stance post-1947.
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Pakistan-Afghanistan Relations – Investigates how the border issue continues to impact bilateral relations, security concerns, and regional diplomacy.
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Critical Perspective – Provides balanced scholarly insight into the often politicized and controversial debate surrounding the Durand Line.
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Extensively Researched – Supported by primary documents, treaties, international legal frameworks, and academic references.