ID | 129884 |
Title Proper | Pakistan and Saudi Arabia |
Other Title Information | deference, dependence and deterrence |
Language | ENG |
Author | Weinbaum, Marvin G ; Khurram, Abdullah B |
Publication | 2014. |
Summary / Abstract (Note) | Many of the transactional features that mark Pakistan's relations with Saudi Arabia are familiarly strategic and economic. But there also exists a qualitative dimension to what draws together these two Islamic states. This article points to how each country has been able to compensate for the other's resource deficits even when national interests diverge their unique spiritual bonding ensures a strong measures of continuity in their relationship. These ties are nonetheless regularly tested by the difficult choice Saudi Arabia's Iran-centric policies can create for Pakistan. |
`In' analytical Note | Middle East Journal Vol.68, No.2; Spring 2014: p.211-228 |
Journal Source | Middle East Journal Vol.68, No.2; Spring 2014: p.211-228 |
Key Words | Pakistan ; Saudi Arabia ; Iran ; Middle East ; GGC ; Iran-Centric Policies ; Pak-Arab Relations ; Saudi Arab - Pakistan Relation ; Economic Cooperation - Arab-Pak ; Social Interest - Arab-Pak ; National Interests ; Strategic Relations - Arab-Pak ; Foreign Policy - Pakistan ; Foreign Policy - Saudi Arab |