Sino-Pakistani Relations - Politics, Military and Regional Dynamics (Hardcover)

This book analyses the relationship between Pakistan and China in the post 9/11 period against the backdrop of Pakistan's domestic politics and proposes that the major source of continuity in the ties between the two countries is represented by the military. The evolution and continuity of Sino-Pakistani relations are explored through three timely case studies: the port of Gwadar, where Chinese investment well pre-dates the advent of the Belt and Road Initiative; the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor, the "flagship project" of China's global ambitions; and how the relationship between China and Pakistan has played out in Afghanistan. The book assesses the extent of military influence in Pakistan's relations with China throughout the last 20 years in several key decision-making areas, ranging from internal security to elite recruitment. By looking at the extent of military prerogatives in Pakistan's domestic politics, the book reveals how the major source of continuity in the ties between the two countries was represented by the role that the military has played overtime. While since the announcement of the BRI elected representative have gained some leverage in decision-making, the military has invariably been the main port of call even under a civilian dispensation. A novel approach to the study of Sino-Pakistani relations, this book will be of interest to academics working on South Asian Politics, Chinese Politics and International Relations, Sino-Pakistani relations, civil-military ties, and China's role in Asia including the One Belt, One Road initiative.

General

Imprint:	Routledge
Country of origin:	United Kingdom
Series:	Routledge Contemporary Asia Series
Release date:	August 2019
First published:	2020
Authors:	Filippo Boni
Dimensions:	216 x 138 x 19mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Hardcover
Pages:	170
ISBN-13:	978-1-138-36260-4
Categories:	Books > Social sciences > Politics & government > International relations > General
LSN:	1-138-36260-3
Barcode:	9781138362604

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