Open AccessCHANGING US WAR POLITICS IN SOUTHWEST ASIA AND REGIONAL COOPERATION THROUGH CPEC
Author(s) -
Saima Gul,
Shamaila Farooq
Publication year - 2021
Publication title -
margalla papers
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
eISSN - 2789-7028
pISSN - 1999-2297
DOI - 10.54690/margallapapers.25.2.80
Subject(s) - geopolitics , hegemony , politics , competition (biology) , china , political science , international relations , international trade , development economics , regional power , economy , political economy , geography , economics , law , ecology , biology , geodesy , grid
The changing dynamics of international politics with US military withdrawal from Afghanistan have affected the Southwest Asian geopolitical landscape. While international players have their interests, they involve regional and neighbouring states in their actions frequently; thus, regional complexities arise. Pakistan was engaged in peaceful execution of the US exit strategy from Afghanistan; however, it demanded an overall shift in policy in a changing regional environment. Besides, Pakistan's strategic and economic cooperation with China through CPEC has further enforced its prospects to be a significant player in regional politics. Pakistan's challenges are countering India's regional hegemonic designs and aggressiveness in Indian illegally occupied Kashmir, maintaining a neutral stance over the Iranian front vis-a-vis Saudi Arabia, and addressing the TTP factor. Despite international players' competition, Pakistan has multiple options for attaining balance through CPEC and shifting from competition to cooperation. This paper, therefore, analyses international players' security interests in the region and suggests openings for Pakistan through CPEC considering Regional Security Complex theory. Bibliography EntryGul, Saima, Shamaila Farooq. 2021. "Changing US War Politics in Southwest Asia and Regional Cooperation through CPEC." Margalla Papers 25 (2): 91-97.