China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (Cpec) News & Analysis

Pakistan’s Political Crisis Boils Over in Islamabad

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Examining the political, economic, and geopolitical ramifications of the recent occupation of Islamabad’s government district by Imran Khan supporters.

The China-Pakistan Axis and Indian Ocean Geopolitics

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Examining the economic and security imperatives underpinning China’s ongoing support, notably in the maritime domain, for longtime ally Pakistan.

Geopolitical Snapshot: Pakistan

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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

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Examining the economic benefits and geopolitical risks stemming from the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor.

Pakistan Reels under Mounting Economic Pressures

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Rampant inflation and moribund growth could well threaten the political stability of the country.

Making Pakistan’s Geo-economic Dreams a Reality

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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.

2018 Pakistan IMF Bailout Talks Spinning their Tires

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In Pakistan’s failed IMF talks, we see growing friction between the old and the new financial word orders.

Belt and Rage: China Consulate Attacked in Karachi

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The attack in Karachi reflects animosity toward Chinese investment in Pakistan’s tribal regions. It may also be a sign of things to come.

Backgrounder: 2018 Pakistan Elections

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Millions of Pakistanis will head to the polls on July 25 to elect a new government, braving a wave of election-related violence across the country.

Pakistan Teeters on the Brink of Economic Crisis in 2018

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In an echo of the country’s brush with catastrophe in 2013, Pakistan is once again hurtling toward a currency crisis.

Kashmir’s Geopolitical Significance is Growing by the Day

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New connectivity projects like the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) and the International North-South Transportation Corridor are making Kashmir more geopolitically important than ever before.

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