Papers by Dr Kinza Chauhdry
University of the Punjab , Lahore, 2020
Theoretical Decoding of Russia-Ukraine War: Realism vs Liberalism, 2024
To analyze the Ukraine conflict, two contrasting theories of international relations (IR), notabl... more To analyze the Ukraine conflict, two contrasting theories of international relations (IR), notably Realism and Liberalism has been implemented. In addition to outlining key theoretical concepts, the article explores both of these theories' explanatory potential through a comparative approach while highlighting the developments surrounding the Ukrainian conflict. Based on Mearsheimer's Offensive Realism and Ikenberry's Liberal Internationalism, respectively, this research attempts to understand the Ukrainian conflict and its escalation into a war. This article justifies the theoretical perspective by evaluating the Russian invasion and Ukrainian reaction throughout the war. With a focus on the West, this study is also intended to offer insights into how to end the war in Ukraine through the lens of these theories.
Journal of Development and Social Sciences
Climate change has challenged environmental security in Pakistan. It has intensified weather cond... more Climate change has challenged environmental security in Pakistan. It has intensified weather conditions. Climate variations are affecting every sector of Pakistan. It is need of the hour to pursue the securitization of environment in Pakistan at national security policy level. The security discourse of Pakistan should prioritize environmental security and issue of climate change which has ever been ignored being concern of low politics. Although previous Governments of Pakistan has made national policies for protection of environment, but still environment holds immense vulnerabilities not only for citizens but also for livestock, agriculture, and overall food web of the state due to worsening climate change. There is a dire need to focus and prioritize the proper mitigation and adaptation measure of climate change in Pakistan to survive predicted calamities in coming years.
Journal of Development and Social Sciences , 2022
Climate change has challenged environmental security in Pakistan. It has intensified weather cond... more Climate change has challenged environmental security in Pakistan. It has intensified weather conditions. Climate variations are affecting every sector of Pakistan. It is need of the hour to pursue the securitization of environment in Pakistan at national security policy level. The security discourse of Pakistan should prioritize environmental security and issue of climate change which has ever been ignored being concern of low politics. Although previous Governments of Pakistan has made national policies for protection of environment, but still environment holds immense vulnerabilities not only for citizens but also for livestock, agriculture, and overall food web of the state due to worsening climate change. There is a dire need to focus and prioritize the proper mitigation and adaptation measure of climate change in Pakistan to survive predicted calamities in coming years.
ISSRA PAPERS (The Journal of Governance and Public Policy) NDU, Islamabad., 2019
Climate change has discernably created imbalance in many bio systems. Among these systems, the wa... more Climate change has discernably created imbalance in many bio systems. Among these systems, the water cycle has been conspicuously disrupted, as a primary fallout of climate change. Water is the fundamental element of life. Accessing good quality of water has become the major concern of mankind. The poorly managed water resources are cause of catastrophes (floods, droughts, heavy rains, famine etc.). Water security, being one of the seven components of human security, has a direct impact on human life. This article draws attention towards the effects of climate-change over water security, with a focus on Pakistan. The focus on the impacts of climate change on water security was undertaken at a pivotal time in the region. Notwithstanding the debate, as to whether these observed extremes are evidence of climate change, an investigation is needed regarding the extent to which the country is resilient to these shocks. High temperature, increasing saltwater imposition in coastal ranges, a growing threat of glacier lake outburst floods, more intense rainfall, and changes in monsoon and winter rainfall patterns are just some of the ways in which climate changes are expected to affect Pakistan's hydrologic resources. These risks amplify an already problematic situation, given that Pakistan is among the most water stressed countries in the world. Per capita access to surface and groundwater sources is expected to continue to decline in the decades ahead, driven largely by rapid population growth and urbanization. It is, thus, timely, and critical, to focus on climate risks for water security in the Indus basin of Pakistan.
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Papers by Dr Kinza Chauhdry