Pakistan's Geopolitical Role: Analyzing the Impact of CPEC

Abstract

This study looks at the Pakistan's emerging geopolitical role in the framework of the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC). It is a flagship project under China's Belt and Road Initiative (BRI). CPEC aims to connect Gwadar Port in Pakistan to China's Xinjiang region as n investment venture, strategic infrastructure and fostering regional economic integration. This paper explores the inferences of CPEC on Pakistan’s economic development, foreign policy and regional security dynamics. Furthermore, it investigates the impact of CPEC on altering Pakistan's relationships with China and key regional and global players. The analysis of this work considers the domestic economic, social and political, impacts of CPEC, also considering energy production, infrastructure development, and employment generation. The study concludes with suggesting policy measures to maximize the profit of CPEC.