Tri-Borderland between Afghanistan, Iran and Pakistan; A Proposed Way to Counter Western Hegemony by Forming Regional Bloc, Federation or Confederation

Abstract

The tri-borderland region between Afghanistan, Iran, and Pakistan has long been characterized by political and economic instability. Recently, these countries have come under intense pressure from international organizations such as the Financial Action Task Force (FATF), the United States (US), and the United Nations (UN) to implement strict anti-money laundering and counterterrorism financing measures. However, these measures have resulted in economic hardship for the people in the region. In response, this paper proposes the formation of a resistive bloc that could help mitigate the impact of these sanctions. The bloc would be based on shared cultural and historical ties, and would aim to promote regional trade and economic cooperation while circumventing international sanctions. This could be achieved through the creation of alternative financial systems, the establishment of a joint currency, and the development of a regional economic framework. Ultimately, the proposed resistive bloc could serve as a model for other regions facing similar challenges and could help promote greater economic self-sufficiency and political autonomy for the people of the tri-borderland region.