Political Dimensions of China-Pakistan Economic Corridor for Pakistan

Abstract

The China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) is a massive infrastructure and development project that has significant economic and political implications for both China and Pakistan, as well as the wider region. This paper aims to explore the political dimensions of CPEC and their potential implications for regional geopolitics. The paper begins by providing an overview of the project's economic dimensions and its significance for China and Pakistan. It then delves into the project's political dimensions, examining how it fits into China's broader Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) and its potential implications for Pakistan's strategic position. The paper also discusses the concerns that have been raised about the project's impact on regional tensions, particularly between India and Pakistan. Furthermore, the paper examines the environmental impact of the project and its potential implications for the fragile ecosystem of Balochistan. Finally, the paper concludes by summarizing the key political dimensions of CPEC and highlighting the need for careful monitoring of the project's impact on regional geopolitics and the environment.