The Geopolitical Features on Relationships between Afghanistan and Pakistan

Impact of Geopolitical Features on Relationships between Afghanistan and Pakistan
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The Geopolitical Features on Relationships between Afghanistan and Pakistan
Afghanistan-Pakistan associations include bilateral relationships between the two neighboring countries. These two countries share deep cultural and historical associations; each has established itself as an Islamic nation ("The World Factbook — Central Intelligence Agency", 2016). Furthermore, they have registered as associates of South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation. However, their relationships have been tense since 1947, when Afghanistan was the only nation to vote against its neighbor’s admission into the United Nations after it was first created.
Additional tension has been experienced regarding various issues linked to the War in Afghanistan, and with millions of the Afghan citizens who have sought shelter in Pakistan ("The World Factbook — Central Intelligence Agency", 2016). Moreover, Pakistan support of the Taliban further complicates the ties between the two countries. Moreover, the bilateral affair...