Effective border management between Iran and Pakistan is an area in bilateral
relations where tactical coordination could eventually result in strategic convergence.
This is due to the affiliated commonalities between the two nations in terms of culture
and commerce. Common cultural and shared economic interests would be
instrumental in the effort toward rebuilding strategic relations. The benefits of
strategic cooperation could emerge in the form of enhancement in bilateral trade, and
increased stability in Afghanistan. This paper explores how the nuclear agreement
between Iran and P5+1 has prepared the grounds for improvement in bilateral
cooperation. It is recommended here that effective border management would be the
relevant CBM to establish post-nuclear deal tactical coordination. This could result in
the revival of strategic ties between Iran and Pakistan based on economic integration
and defense cooperation.
