Threat perceptions in Pakistan’s neighborhood are changing |
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Threat perceptions in the Gulf and surrounding region are fast changing and it is more necessary than ever for Pakistan and its friends to remain cognizant of evolving realities. The Horn of Africa, not far from the Arabian Peninsula, has assumed crucial geographic importance in international navigation. Iran is witnessing yet another wave of internal unrest closely related to financial hardships faced by its masses, but fast assuming political overtones. The internationally recognized political unity of Yemen has been under threat and was preserved in part by the timely action of Saudi Arabia.
The Gulf of Aden has paramount importance for international trade. It connects the Indian Ocean with the Red Sea, providing shorter access to Europe and North Africa through the Suez Canal. Its negative importance emanates from the possibility of becoming a choke point during international hostilities. So the Gulf of Aden assumes vital importance as a crucial........