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China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC)
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?
Gwadar: Emerging Port City or Chinese Colony?
By Logan Pauley and Hamza Shad
Pakistan must take care that Gwadar doesn't become a Chinese “state within a state.”
The Coming of Pakistan-China ‘Entente Cordiale 2.0’
By Abdur Rehman Shah
A relationship previously specific in scope has expanded beyond closed diplomatic corridors, bringing new challenges.
Michael Kugelman on Pakistan's Future Under Imran Khan
By Muhammad Akbar Notezai
What will Pakistan’s foreign policy look like under new Prime Minister Imran Khan?
Pakistan’s New Leader Faces a Bailout Conundrum
By Yigal Chazan
Does Imran Khan approach the IMF or China? Neither option augurs well.
Pakistan’s Economic Crisis
By Kunwar Khuldune Shahid
Islamabad’s need for an IMF bailout is set to create a “diplomatic predicament.”
National Ambitions Meet Local Opposition Along the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor
By Michael Kovrig
Pakistan's central government is all-in on CPEC. But at key points, local communities are resisting.
Is China Influencing Pakistan’s Elections?
By Muhammad Akbar Notezai
CPEC is a major campaign point, for better or worse, in the run-up to Pakistan's elections.
Can China Mediate Between Pakistan and India?
By Samuel Ramani
Beijing will play an increasingly important role in the preservation of stability in South Asia.
What Can Pakistan Do to Attract More Investment?
By Muhammad Mohsin Raza
Pakistan’s next government must keep domestic investors spending in Pakistan and bring in investment from abroad.
Is Pakistani Agriculture Ready for CPEC?
By Andrew McCormick
A lack of government planning could leave Pakistan's farmers on the losing end of a far-reaching deal with China.