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

Year 2021, Volume: 3 Issue: 2, 115 - 130, 30.12.2021

Zill-e-huma Mustafa Malik

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.

Keywords

Geoeconomics, Geopolitics, BRI, CPEC, SCO

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.

Çin'in BRI Projesi: Jeopolitikten Jeoekonomiye

Abstract

Bu çalışma, Çin’in yeni jeoekonomik stratejisinin göstergesi olarak Kuşak ve Yol Girişimi çalışmalarına bir katkıdır. Bu yeni ekonomik stratejinin bir örneği olarak Çin Pakistan Ekonomik Koridoru'nda ifade edildiği gibi Pakistan ve Çin arasındaki ilişkiyi analiz ediyor. Bu makale, Çin'in jeo-ekonomik stratejisinin, Kuşak ve Yol Girişimi (BRI), Çin Pakistan Ekonomik Koridoru (CPEC) ve Şanghay İşbirliği Örgütü (SCO) biçiminde komşu devletler arasında bölgesel birleşme ve işbirliği yoluyla jeo-politikayla paralel olarak nasıl işlediğini açıklıyor ve bunlara odaklanıyor. Gazete ayrıca Pakistan'ın bu Çin girişimlerine katılma gerekçesini anlamaya çalışıyor. Ek olarak, Pakistan-Çin ilişkilerini nasıl şekillendiriyorlar. Bu araştırmada yazar, yoğun coğrafi, politik ve ekonomik dinamiklerden oluşan jeo-ekonomiyi incelemeye çalıştı.

Keywords

Jeopolitik, Bir Kuşak Bir yol, Çin-Pakistan Ekonomik Koridoru, Şangay İşbirliği Örgütü

Project Number

PhD Degree

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