Research Article

CHINA’S BRI: FROM GEO-POLITICS TO GEO-ECONOMICS

Volume: 3 Number: 2 December 30, 2021
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CHINA’S BRI: FROM GEO-POLITICS TO GEO-ECONOMICS

Abstract

This work is a contribution to the studies of the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) as indicative of China’s new geoeconomic strategy. It analyses the relationship between Pakistan and China, as expressed in China Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) as illustrative of this new economic strategy. This paper explains and focuses on how China’s geo-economic strategy operates in parallel with geo-politics through the regional incorporation and cooperation among neighboring states in the form of the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI), China Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC),and Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO). The paper also seeks to understand Pakistan’s rationale for participating in these Chinese initiatives. In addition, how they shape wider Pakistan-China relations. In this research, author attempted to study geo-economics made of condense geographic, political and economic dynamics.

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Supporting Institution

Shanghai University

Project Number

PhD Degree

Thanks

I am grateful for the expertise and assistance of my Supervisor, Professor Anthony G. McGrew, who facilitated my learning and guided me through the research and writing process.

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Details

Primary Language

English

Subjects

Political Science

Journal Section

Research Article

Publication Date

December 30, 2021

Submission Date

May 1, 2021

Acceptance Date

June 6, 2021

Published in Issue

Year 2021 Volume: 3 Number: 2

APA
Mustafa Malik, Z.- e- huma. (2021). CHINA’S BRI: FROM GEO-POLITICS TO GEO-ECONOMICS. Necmettin Erbakan Üniversitesi Siyasal Bilgiler Fakültesi Dergisi, 3(2), 115-130. https://izlik.org/JA94XK39KB

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