Different Countries, One Future…

As two of Pakistan’s neighbouring countries, India and Afghanistan undergo general elections it is interesting to reflect on developments in one country affect the wider region.  Both countries are geo-political heavyweights (due to a booming economy and the presence of NATO forces respectively) and as such the government ministers in Islamabad will be watching closely.  It is no secret that Pakistan’s Northwest frontier has an impact on the situation across the border in Afghanistan due to a shared ‘Pathan’ heritage.  In the East, both India and Pakistan have taken genuine strides in recent years to improve diplomatic relations in the hope of boosting bi-literal trade.  How will things look 12 months from now?  Let’s wait and see…