Role of CPEC in Shaping Geopolitics of the Indian Ocean (2014–2024)

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  • Shahzadi Ambreen MPhil International relations, Minhaj University Lahore Author
  • Muhammad Younis BS International Relations, MS Project Management, Bahria University Lahore-Campus Author
  • Muhammad Faisal Shahzad BS international Relations, Minhaj University Lahore Author

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.66320/e535de94

Abstract

 From 2014 to 2024, the geopolitical dynamics of the Indian Ocean Region (IOR) have been greatly impacted by the China–Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC), a major initiative of China's Belt and Road Initiative (BRI). This paper investigates how CPEC alters economic interdependence, maritime security, and regional power dynamics. The study investigates strategic alignments between key powers, such as China, Pakistan, India, and the United States, using a qualitative analytical method. The results imply that CPEC is a geostrategic tool that increases China's access to the Arabian Sea, bolsters Pakistan's maritime significance, and heightens regional rivalry rather than only being an economic endeavor (Rahman et al., 2021).

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Published

2024-06-10

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Vol. 1 No. 1 (2024): International Journal for Conventional and Non-Conventional Warfare

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