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CPEC 2.0: Strategic Infrastructure or Strategic Vulnerability? A Geopolitical Reassessment
As the China–Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) enters its second phase in 2026, marking 75 years of bilateral diplomatic relations, the project presents itself as...
Anchoring the Future of Regional Trade in the CPEC
In the southwestern corner of Pakistan, where the Arabian Sea meets the rugged Makran coast, Gwadar Port stands as one of the most ambitious...
The Role of SEZs in CPEC Phase-II
China-Pakistan Economic Corridor has been a long-term strategic collaboration between China and Pakistan. It will now be in a second phase that marks a...
CPEC’s Security and Connectivity Mission
The China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) has evolved beyond its original infrastructure focus into a comprehensive strategy poised to transform Pakistan’s economy and promote regional integration. This is a strategic...
CPEC vs. IMEC: India-Pakistan Tensions in a New Geoeconomic Rivalry
Tensions between India and Pakistan have escalated sharply following a militant attack in the city of Pahalgam in Indian-administered Kashmir. India has accused Pakistan...
CPEC is More Than a Corridor
The China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC), often portrayed as a bilateral infrastructure project, is a geopolitical epicentre—an evolving battleground influenced by fifth-generation warfare (5GW) and...
Is TikTok Working Against China’s Interests?
The China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC), a $65 billion flagship initiative under China’s Belt and Road Initiative (BRI), is more than an infrastructure project—it is...
TikTok, CPEC and the Digital Battlefield
The China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) stands as a $65 billion flagship initiative that promises economic transformation and regional connectivity. However, this monumental project is...
Gwadar International Airport: A Catalyst for Regional Prosperity and Employment Opportunities
The long-anticipated operationalization of the New Gwadar International Airport (NGIA) marks a transformative chapter in the development of Gwadar and its surrounding regions. This...
The Cost of CPEC: Debt, Security, and Geopolitical Struggles
Officially agreed to by the two governments in 2015, CPEC is a flagship project of China’s Belt and Road Initiative (BRI). Spanning over 3,000...