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Gwadar Port

How Many Times Must Gwadar Suffer Flooding for Authorities to Wake Up?

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.

What Do 10 Years of CPEC Mean for Gwadar’s Residents?

What Do 10 Years of CPEC Mean for Gwadar’s Residents?

By Mariyam Suleman Anees
Even as governments celebrate the "successes" of CPEC, Gwadar’s residents want to be included in its benefits.
Pakistan, Iran Seal Energy Deal to Power Gwadar

Pakistan, Iran Seal Energy Deal to Power Gwadar

By Mariyam Suleman Anees
Some Pakistanis are worried about Gwadar’s considerable reliance on Iranian electricity, especially in the context of U.S. opposition to trade with Iran.

Gwadar Coal Power Plant: One Step Forward, Two Steps Back

Gwadar Coal Power Plant: One Step Forward, Two Steps Back

By Haneea Isaad
The revival of the Gwadar power project based on imported coal could heighten Pakistan’s economic stress.

Will Canada’s Barrick Gold Corporation Boost Business at Gwadar Port?

Will Canada’s Barrick Gold Corporation Boost Business at Gwadar Port?

By Mariyam Suleman Anees
It could. But past experience underscores the importance of Pakistan and Barrick Gold being transparent on the terms of the deal they struck.

Is Gwadar’s New Development Prepared to Handle Its Weather?

Is Gwadar’s New Development Prepared to Handle Its Weather?

By Mariyam Suleman Anees
Gwadar often sees intense seasonal rains that can cause flooding. Recent CPEC-linked development in the rapidly growing city may be making that problem worse.

The Realities of China’s Overseas Port Push

The Realities of China’s Overseas Port Push

By Jocelyn Wang
Beijing is only in the preparatory stages of creating the architecture required to meaningfully exploit the military capabilities of commercial ports.
Whatever Happened to Gwadar University?

Whatever Happened to Gwadar University?

By Mariyam Suleman
Can a hashtag help bring back a promised opportunity for Gwadar, the famous port city of CPEC?

Can Pakistan Protect CPEC?

Can Pakistan Protect CPEC?

By Muhammad Akbar Notezai
An attack on a luxury hotel in the heart of Gwadar proves that Pakistan's military-centric approach is failing.

Will China’s Plans for Gwadar Destroy Fishermen’s Livelihood?

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.

China in Djibouti: The Power of Ports

China in Djibouti: The Power of Ports

By Mercy A. Kuo
Insights from Basil M. Karatzas.
India Doubles Down on Chabahar Gambit

India Doubles Down on Chabahar Gambit

By Sudha Ramachandran
India continues its investment in the Iranian port, but the project's success is far from guaranteed.

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