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China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC)
Afghanistan: Prospects and Challenges to Regional Connectivity
By Mariam Safi and Bismellah Alizada
Afghanistan has a long and difficult road to transition from an aid dependent economy to a trade and transit economy.
CPEC Emboldens China and Pakistan’s Joint Effort to Manage Militancy
By Saira H. Basit
China is doubling down on Pakistan – and this time, it's determined to keep militancy from damaging the relationship.
Will China’s Plans for Gwadar Destroy Fishermen’s Livelihood?
By Mariyam Suleman
Development around the coastal city, the heart of CPEC, has local fishing communities worried for the future.
Examining Crime and Terrorism Along China’s Belt and Road
By Philip Dubow
In 2017, I asked if Xi Jinping’s signature strategy was increasing crime and terrorism. Today, are we any closer to an answer?
China’s Vision for the Belt and Road in South Asia
By Antara Ghosal Singh
What progress has the BRI made in South Asia thus far?
Gilgit-Baltistan: Pakistan’s Geopolitical Loophole
By Kunwar Khuldune Shahid
The disputed territory remains caught in limbo: neither a province nor self-administered.
Why Saudi Arabia Joining CPEC Matters
By Sabena Siddiqui
The China-Pakistan Economic Corridor, while a bilateral project, has ample space for additional partners to invest.
Why Is China Vulnerable to Terrorism in Pakistan?
By Sara Mahmood
Pakistan needs effective counterterrorism strategies to maintain strong bilateral ties with China.
Attack on the Chinese Consulate in Karachi: Not the First Nor the Last
By Nazia Hussain
To make sense of the attack, one has to dive into the complexities of Karachi itself.
Why Balochs Are Targeting China
By Muhammad Akbar Notezai
CPEC, Balochistan, and unresolved political issues are a potent mix.
After Khan's Visit, Pakistan Doubles Down on China Dependence
By Tridivesh Singh Maini
Imran Khan's visit to China shows Pakistan remains dependent on its patron -- and will for the foreseeable future.
Is the Crown Jewel of the Belt and Road Losing Its Shine?
By Shannon Tiezzi
A new report suggests that Pakistan’s new government is rethinking CPEC. What does that mean for the whole BRI?