Strategic Perspectives Through Research and Dialogue

China-Pakistan Economic Corridor: A Flagship and Exemplary Project of “One Belt and One Road”

Introduction In April 2015, during the first state visit of President Xi Jinping to Pakistan, the talk on bilateral relations between the two countries focused...

One Belt and One Road: Impact on China-Pakistan Economic Corridor

Abstract In 2013, China unveiled to the world its dream to revive the ancient Silk Road by undertaking massive infrastructure projects and adding value to...

The Trajectory of Pakistan-China Economic and Commercial Cooperation and the Economic Corridor

Abstract This paper examines the current status of Pak-China commercial cooperation, the convergence of this cooperation towards the realisation of China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC), and...

Understanding China’s Economic Miracle: Reasons and Lessons

Abstract  Within a span of three decades, China has become an economic superpower and a major factor in shaping global political order. China is now...

The Potential and Prospects of Gwadar Port

Abstract Gwadar Port has huge potential of transforming not only the economy of Pakistan, but also the region. This paper highlights the future scenario of...

The US Pivot to Asia: Recalibrating Pakistan’s Vision East Asia

Abstract  The United States would concentrate on its Asia Pivot in the years ahead. It would focus on traditional allies such as Japan, South Korea,...

Strategic Meaning of the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor

Abstract The China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) is a well-thought out and well-crafted concept and project to unleash the process of meaningful cooperation between the two...

Reviving Historical Trade Routes: A Case Study of the Silk Route – Gateway...

Abstract Ancient trade routes played an important role in promotion of economic ties and cultural linkages. Some of these routes cannot be revived due to...

The China-Pakistan Economic Corridor: Regional Cooperation and Socio-Economic Development

Abstract  The China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) Project is going to be a positive turn-around both for Pakistan and the western region of China. It represents...

Pakistan’s Mediation Efforts in Saudi-Iranian Tensions

Building and maintaining close friendly relations with other Muslim states is the cornerstone of Pakistan's foreign policy. In case of a conflict between Muslim...

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