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China-Pakistan Economic Corridor
A Subtle Shift in China’s Approach to Engaging With Pakistan?
By Umair Jamal
Its public critique of Pakistan's CPEC security woes risks deepening diplomatic strain.
Khurram Husain on China’s Declining Interest in CPEC
By Sudha Ramachandran
China's main interest now is “safeguarding the commercial viability of their existing investments, and security of Chinese nationals in Pakistan."
How Many Times Must Gwadar Suffer Flooding for Authorities to Wake Up?
By Mariyam Suleman Anees
Its port and connectivity infrastructure are impressive. However, drainage systems are unable to withstand even a few days of heavy rain.
Pakistani PM’s Visit to China Puts CPEC Back on Track
By Umair Jamal
The two sides agreed to launch the $10-billion high-speed Karachi-Peshawar rail project and President Xi promised Pakistan help in dealing with its financial crisis.
Cash-Strapped Pakistan Struggles to Keep China Happy
By Umair Jamal
It has promised to pay $200 million to four Chinese power producers but that is just a fraction of the money owed to China.
Government Change in Islamabad Will Not Derail China-Pakistan Relations
By Krzysztof Iwanek
Chinese projects in Pakistan are too strong to be uprooted by the possible fall of Imran Khan’s government.
No, Pakistan’s Gwadar Port Is Not a Chinese Naval Base (Just Yet)
By Krzysztof Iwanek
The Pakistani navy is entrenching itself in Gwadar but there is no evidence of the Chinese forces’ presence yet.
Touqir Hussain on Pakistan Foreign Policy Under Imran Khan
By Prashanth Parameswaran
The Diplomat talks with Touqir Hussain on Imran Khan and his handling of Pakistan's foreign policy thus far.
A Dam for Criticism? The Mohmand Dam Project and China-Pakistan Relations
By Krzysztof Iwanek
A Pakistani company went from losing five bids to Chinese companies to winning one jointly with a Chinese firm.
The Future of CPEC: Enter Saudi Arabia?
By Umair Jamal
Why Saudi Arabia may be interested in joining the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor.
Five Years Later: Reviewing China's Belt and Road Initiative
By Ankit Panda
Is China's Belt and Road Initiative running into growing pains?
Trump, Pakistan, and Kashmir
By Fahad Shah
Will a shift in the U.S.-Pakistan relationship affect India-Pakistan relations and Kashmir?
India Lacks a Competitive Trade Strategy for Chabahar
By Ali Malik
India needs a sound economic and political strategy to maximize the benefits it receives from Chabahar.
Will Trump's Lash-Out Against Pakistan Succeed Where Other US Presidents Failed?
By Ankit Panda and Prashanth Parameswaran
Is Donald Trump the U.S. president to get Pakistan to do the United States' bidding? Probably not.
What Pakistan's Decision to Pull Out of a Mega Dam Project Tells Us About the Future of CPEC
By Umair Jamal
There's much more to the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor than the rosy headlines touting friendship between Islamabad and Beijing.
Trump’s Tweet Further Strengthens China-Pakistan Ties
By Charlotte Gao
While the U.S. plans to cut security assistance for Pakistan, Pakistan adopts the Chinese yuan as a currency for trade.
China Brings Afghanistan and Pakistan Together to Discuss Regional Issues, But Divergences Remain
By Harsh V. Pant
Despite Chinese attempts at mediation, differences between Kabul and Islamabad persist.
What’s in the New Pakistan Naval Voyage to the Philippines?
By Prashanth Parameswaran
A closer look at the interaction within the broader context of ties.
China Pressuring Pakistan on Terrorism?
By Arushi Kumar
Is China's tone on Pakistan starting to change?
Sharif's Ouster Won't Impact CPEC
By Ahmad Rashid Malik
There's no civil-military divide in Pakistan when it comes to the Chinese megaproject.
India-China Doklam Standoff: A Chinese Perspective
By Liu Lin
The reasons for the outbreak of tensions are complex, and things could get worse before they could get better.
Iran-Pakistan at the Crossroads?
By Muhammad Akbar Notezai
A tradition of cooperation is giving way to a much more complicated relationship
India and Pakistan Join the Shanghai Cooperation Organization At Last. So What?
By Ankit Panda and Prashanth Parameswaran
What are the costs and benefits of having India and Pakistan in the Shanghai Cooperation Organization?
Can China Help Mediate Between Afghanistan and Pakistan?
By Catherine Putz
There's ample room for cynicism, but Beijing may just be able to pull Pakistan back to the table.
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