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CPEC
January 24, 2020
CPEC and Beyond: China and the US Fight For Influence In Pakistan
By Umair Jamal
Beijing and Washington tussle to have their way with Islamabad’s foreign policy decisions.
October 07, 2019
Has the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor Stalled?
By Muhammad Akbar Notezai
In a break from earlier feverish optimism, discussions about the CPEC have become more muted in Pakistan.
September 10, 2019
Touqir Hussain on Pakistan Foreign Policy Under Imran Khan
By Prashanth Parameswaran
The Diplomat talks with Touqir Hussain on Imran Khan and his handling of Pakistan's foreign policy thus far.
February 28, 2019
How Far Does the China Belt and Road ‘Pushback’ Really Go?
By Prashanth Parameswaran
While the BRI has no doubt suffered serious setbacks, one should be wary about overestimating or misreading them.
February 22, 2019
Pakistan’s Governance Changes Won’t Be Enough to Offer It Economic Salvation
By Umair Jamal
Pakistan is patching strategic problems with tactical solutions.
February 02, 2019
Why Saudi Arabia Joining CPEC Matters
By Sabena Siddiqui
The China-Pakistan Economic Corridor, while a bilateral project, has ample space for additional partners to invest.
January 12, 2019
Why Is China Vulnerable to Terrorism in Pakistan?
By Sara Mahmood
Pakistan needs effective counterterrorism strategies to maintain strong bilateral ties with China.
January 06, 2019
A Dam for Criticism? The Mohmand Dam Project and China-Pakistan Relations
By Krzysztof Iwanek
A Pakistani company went from losing five bids to Chinese companies to winning one jointly with a Chinese firm.
December 04, 2018
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.
November 24, 2018
Armed Insurgents Attack Chinese Consulate in Karachi
By Ankit Panda
The attack was claimed by the Balochistan Liberation Army.
September 27, 2018
The Future of CPEC: Enter Saudi Arabia?
By Umair Jamal
Why Saudi Arabia may be interested in joining the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor.
September 26, 2018
How to Bail Out Pakistan and Augment American Leverage
By Max Frost
A bailout for Pakistan should be contingent on reforms and transparency.