The China-Pakistan Axis and Indian Ocean Geopolitics
Examining the economic and security imperatives underpinning China’s ongoing support, notably in the maritime domain, for longtime ally Pakistan.
Geopolitical Snapshot: Pakistan
A new series examining the pressing political, military, and economic issues faced by key geopolitical actors around the world.
CPEC Corridor: The Long and Winding Road to Realization
Examining the economic benefits and geopolitical risks stemming from the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor.
Pakistan Reels under Mounting Economic Pressures
Rampant inflation and moribund growth could well threaten the political stability of the country.
Making Pakistan’s Geo-economic Dreams a Reality
Pakistan has long inhabited a highly strategic space in Asia. It’s time to start leveraging that advantage for the nation’s development.
CPEC & State Capture in Pakistan
The Pakistani military’s creeping influence over the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) could be a case of history repeating.
Pakistan’s Gwadar Port: Linchpin of the CPEC Corridor
The crown jewel in China’s Belt and Road Initiative, Gwadar port is a potential game-changer for regional trade flows. But the project is not without its risks.
Gwadar Attack Highlights Risks to Belt and Road’s CPEC
An attack on a luxury hotel by Baloch separatists has brought the risks imperiling the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) into sharp relief.
The Great Game Revived: Pakistan’s Interests in Afghanistan
With a US pullout likely, regional players are scrambling to shore up their long-term interests in Afghanistan. This article examines the military and economic objectives driving Pakistan’s foreign policy there.
Pakistan IMF Bailout Talks Spinning their Tires
In Pakistan’s failed IMF talks, we see growing friction between the old and the new financial word orders.