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CPEC in Balochistan
With Latest Crackdown on Protesters, Pakistan Continues to Make Its Balochistan Problem Worse
By Kiyya Baloch
By using force against a peaceful movement with large public support, the Pakistani government risks driving more Baloch youth toward a violent insurgency.
Pakistan’s Port City Gwadar in Chaos
By Muhammad Bezinjo
The “crown jewel” of CPEC is under an internet shutdown after a crackdown on protests.
China’s BRI Is Aggravating Ethnic Tensions in the Global South
By Gulalai Ismail and Alvin Camba
Pakistan’s CPEC is a case study in Chinese investment further disenfranchising ethnic minority groups – in this case, the Baloch.
How China’s Presence in Balochistan Is Intensifying Regionalist Tendencies
By Muhammad Azam
The China-Pakistan Economic Corridor has inflamed longstanding feelings of neglect and exploitation in Balochistan.
Gwadar Protests Highlight CPEC’s Achilles’ Heel
By Muhammad Akbar Notezai
The mass protests reflect six years of disappointment and resentment on the part of locals who have seen no benefit from Chinese investment projects.
How CPEC Left Behind the People of Gwadar
By Mariyam Suleman
The locals of Gwadar have little to show from the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor – except for broken promises.
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.
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.
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