Open AccessPAK-CHINA RELATIONS: AN ANALYSIS
Author(s) -
Farhana Kosar
Publication year - 2021
Publication title -
pakistan journal of international affairs
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
eISSN - 2664-360X
pISSN - 2523-1693
DOI - 10.52337/pjia.v4i2.289
Subject(s) - china , consolidation (business) , strategic partnership , dominance (genetics) , general partnership , political science , international relations , grand strategy , development economics , economy , geography , political economy , politics , sociology , economics , public administration , law , biochemistry , chemistry , accounting , gene
It is necessary to explore Pakistan-China relations in terms of their longterm bilateral contacts, including the history and evolution of their longterm bilateral ties, as well as the factors and environment that led to the consolidation of their strategic dependence. The two nations established diplomatic connections to begin their bilateral relations, which have since developed into close allies. Afterwards, they deepened their engagement with one another and strengthened their strategic reliance, which they nicknamed the "Iron Brothers" partnership. Throughout the course of this study, the foundations of comprehensive cooperation in Pakistan-China relations at various phases of their evolution are examined, as well as the imperatives of interdependence between the two countries. Particular attention is paid to the relevance of China in the increasing dynamics of South Asia, including India's ambitions to gain regional dominance and its connections with other nations, notably the United States, and the significance of China in the rising dynamics of South Asia. According to the conclusion of the talk, the imperatives of regional security, notably the growing Indo-US collaboration, have given rise to new dimensions in Pakistan's relationship with China in the years after September 11, 2001.