China–Pakistan Strategic Partnership and Its Impact on Global Power Dynamics

The strategic relationship between China and Pakistan, marked by comprehensive diplomatic, military, and economic collaboration, profoundly impacts global power dynamics. This study examines the developing relationship between China and Pakistan, emphasizing their cooperation within the Shanghai Coo...

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Main Authors: Muhammad Sabil Farooq, Nazia Feroze, Xueying Sun
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Language:English
Published: World Century Publishing Corporation 2025-01-01
Series:China Quarterly of International Strategic Studies
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Online Access:https://www.worldscientific.com/doi/10.1142/S2377740025500046
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description The strategic relationship between China and Pakistan, marked by comprehensive diplomatic, military, and economic collaboration, profoundly impacts global power dynamics. This study examines the developing relationship between China and Pakistan, emphasizing their cooperation within the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) and its geopolitical ramifications. Utilizing organizations such as the SCO, both countries advance their strategic objectives, with the China–Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) acting as a premier project to increase regional connectivity and economic growth. The authors assess the manner in which the SCO strengthens Sino-Pakistani relations, promotes regional security collaboration, and opposes Western-led coalitions. It also analyzes the partnership’s influence on the U.S.-China competition, India’s strategic apprehensions, and Russia’s involvement in the SCO. This paper examines the problems and opportunities presented by the China–Pakistan alliance, particularly in relation to regional instability and economic interdependence, thereby enhancing the comprehension of how this cooperation influences global power realignment in a multipolar context. The findings underscore the SCOs importance as a strategic platform for both nations, facilitating their navigation of intricate global dynamics and the assertion of their influence internationally.
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China–Pakistan partnership
Shanghai Cooperation Organization
global power dynamics
China–Pakistan Economic Corridor
geopolitical realignment
title China–Pakistan Strategic Partnership and Its Impact on Global Power Dynamics
title_full China–Pakistan Strategic Partnership and Its Impact on Global Power Dynamics
title_fullStr China–Pakistan Strategic Partnership and Its Impact on Global Power Dynamics
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title_short China–Pakistan Strategic Partnership and Its Impact on Global Power Dynamics
title_sort china pakistan strategic partnership and its impact on global power dynamics
topic China–Pakistan partnership
Shanghai Cooperation Organization
global power dynamics
China–Pakistan Economic Corridor
geopolitical realignment
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