Strategic Dimensions of CPEC: Role of Regional and International Powers

Muhammad Ijaz Latif; Muhammad Tayyab Zia

doi:10.26710/jbsee.v6i4.1507

Muhammad Ijaz Latif Chairman Department of International Relations The Islamia Universty of Bahawalpur, Pakistan
Muhammad Tayyab Zia PhD Scholar University of the Punjab Lahore Associate Lecturer The Islamia University of Bahawalpur, Pakistan

DOI: https://doi.org/10.26710/jbsee.v6i4.1507

Keywords: CPEC, US, Pakistan, China, Indian Ocean, CARs, Russia, Iran, India

Abstract

Indian Ocean, along with its chokepoints and Sea Lanes of Communications, is considered to be the significant strategic maritime arena. The area has remained under the influence of the US. India, being a largest littoral state of the said ocean, has a strong say here. Sino- Pakistan strategic collaboration and convergence over the construction of Gwadar and CPEC would not only serve the commercial interests of both of the states, rather it would also strengthen their strategic and defense position in the region. On the Beijing’s part, China would, to a considerable extent, neutralize its “Malacca Dilemma”. And on Islamabad’s part, it would serve to be a deterrent to any aggressive design of her arch rival India. It is because on the one hand it would enhance the strategic depth of Pakistan, and on the other hand integrity of Pakistan would be indispensible for China. And any attempt to destabilize Pakistan could provoke China, so Pakistan’s integrity would be sine qua non for China.

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