Contents: Preface. 1. Analyzing foreign policy: theoretical perspective. 2. Pakistan's quest for security. 3. Indo-Pak relations: areas of conflict and co-operation. 4. Kashmir issue: formative phase and beyond. 5. Pakistan: some realities. Index.

The foreign policy of Pakistan is determined by a set of permanent as well as institutional factors. The foreign policy-makers of Pakistan, it is believed, set, change and revise their objectives, after going through the goals and objectives set by India. Pakistani foreign policy lacks originality in content and context. They analyze instruments of Indian foreign policy and every move and modes of its implementation, first and then take initiatives in defining what they want to achieve.

They also know very well that they have to give attention to the ideology that formed the basis of Pakistan. This consideration forms a vital connection in exploring various issues and trends in Pakistan's relations especially with India, China, the US and other countries of the world. When it comes to India the other major issue that is considered a bone of contention in Indo-Pakistan relations is Kashmir, which is frequently raised in various international forums. The Sino-Pak axis has definitively played an effective role in political, economic, military and social milieu of Pakistan, especially in strengthening its nuclear and missile programs. The US-Pak relationship since mid-fifties has seen many ups and downs but Pakistan has always tackled it, remarkably adopting a cautious, realistic and constructive approach. The geo-strategic location of Pakistan has been a source of attraction for the US and Pakistan has tried to exploit this fact whenever the circumstances permitted.

This study examines analytically continuity and change that occurred in the Pakistan foreign policy from time to time, and the diplomatic endeavours made to tackle crisis situations. It has been divided into five chapters, beginning with a theoretical perspective of the foreign policy, followed by a critical study of general trends, goals, aspirations and objectives, analyzed. Since India factor has always been an important variable in Pakistan's foreign policy it has been viewed in relation to that country's quest for security. (jacket)