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International Journal of Political Science and Development Vol. 5(6), pp. 192–202, October, 2017. DOI: 10.14662/IJPSD2017.033 ISSN: 2360-784X
Research Paper
China-Pakistan Economic Corridor: Impact on Regional Stability of South Asia
Showkat Ahmad* and Arif Hussain Malik**
*Research Scholar, Department of Political Science, University of Kashmir. Email: showkatrashid.pol@gmail.com **Research Scholar, Department of Political Science, University of Kashmir. Email: malikarifku@gmail.com
Accepted 15 October 2017
China-Pakistan agrees on the project of China-Pakistan Economic Corridor
(CPEC) which is a framework for regional connectivity and economic
cooperation. India did not join the CPEC on the ground that it passes
through territory which is dispute between India-Pakistan. Pakistan
through CPEC project will gain high economic growth which will help it,
in second-nuclear strike capability because Pakistan has first-use- of
–nuclear weapons against India. So, Pakistan can achieve balance of
power vis-à-vis India in South Asia. This situation will deter India
from taking any action against Pakistan in presence of Chinese troops in
Pakistan Occupied Kashmir (PoK).Other South Asian countries can incline
to China in respect of economic development purposes. In this context,
India should join the CPEC project for sake of reaching an understanding
for the settlement of their hot issues through negotiations. If, they
resolve their issues, Asia and South Asia will flourish in economic
sphere and pave way for active economic integrations. But, the India-US
close strategic relations may hinder India-China-Pakistan relations
because recently, the US has revealed new strategy for South Asia
especially against Afghanistan and Pakistan. US put responsibility on
India in respect to play a larger role in providing economic and
development assistance to the war-torn Afghanistan. From historical
standpoint, Pakistan has been looked as non-NATO ally to US and India as
a friend not an ally. Right now, the US is beholding, India as an ally
and Pakistan as the problem. Therefore, this is a new strategic shift in
South Asia and can or may create problems for the regional stability of
South Asia.
Cite This Article As: Ahmad S, Malik AH (2017). China-Pakistan Economic Corridor: Impact on Regional Stability of South Asia. Int. J. Polit. Sci. Develop. 5(6) 192-202
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