Pakistan Army and Foreign Policy (Case Study: Kashmir Crisis, Durand Crisis and Terrorism)

Today, the influence and interference of the Pakistani military in politics has become a normal process. During the 75-year history of this country, no government has been able to complete its five-year term. This indicates the high position of the military in the political structure of this country. The purpose of this article is to investigate the influence of the military on Pakistan's foreign policy strategies. (Target) On this basis, this research by using a qualitative method and a descriptive analytical approach, seeks to answer the question of how the Pakistani army has influenced the foreign policy strategies of the country? The hypothesis of the article is that “By controlling the three main strategies of foreign policy, i.e. the necessity of internal and external balancing against India, the Durand problem and the necessity of not forming a strong government in Afghanistan and the fight against terrorism, the Pakistani army has been able to maintain its high position in the political structure of this country and become a key actor in Pakistan's foreign policy.” The collection of sources has been in the form of a library and the use of specialized magazines and reliable internet sites.