CPEC and Its Security Implications
The China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) is rapidly taking shape, and efforts to halt its progress through diplomatic or other means have proven ineffective. Past objections regarding its route through Pakistan-administered Kashmir have had little impact, and while we can continue voicing our concerns, it is crucial to recognize the potential threats it poses. Underestimating the strategic advantages CPEC offers to both China and Pakistan could lead to unforeseen consequences for India. Instead, we should focus on understanding its implications and developing countermeasures within our capacity. CPEC represents a sophisticated economic and military strategy devised by China and fully embraced by Pakistan. While many have highlighted the financial strains it may impose on Pakistan, the military benefits it confers—particularly in relation to India—far outweigh these economic challenges. China has successfully engaged India's neighbouring countries economically an...