Abstract
The china-Pakistan economic corridor (CPEC) project is a paramount investment
by China under the framework of one belt, one road. CPEC invigorate the
relationship between china and Pakistan by considering the new veracities of
national and international politics with laying the foundation of highly systematic,
advance and imperative interaction for promoting the development socially,
economically, industrially, politically and strategically. The geo-economics
dimension of CPEC is a rational step in crafting the way towards Kashmir conflict
due to its geographically close proximity. Simultaneously, the CPEC route
traverses Indian occupied Kashmir which is a bone of contention between two
neighboring countries Pakistan and India since its inception. This constellation
exhibits a new horizon, whereas CPEC could exert extra strain on bilateral
relations of India and Pakistan. Contrary to this, the constructive role of CPEC is
comprehendible by resulting a tranquil settlement of Kashmir conflict. This paper
will examine the underlying debate on CPEC and the impact of enhanced
cooperation between China and Pakistan on resolving Kashmir dispute. This
paper is an attempt to answer the question if the success of CPEC could be
functional in instigating the dialogue process for the resolution of 70 years old
Kashmir dispute and historical analysis of China’s policies toward Kashmir.. In
the perspective of political economy, this gigantic project could have a negative
impact if there is no peace and harmony in the region however, it can be more
fruitful in accomplishing the desire objectives if it is dealt smartly.
Sania Muneer, Ammara Rabbani, Asif Iftikhar. (2018) CPEC: Crafting a Rational Way towards Kashmir Dispute, Journal of the Punjab University Historical Society, Volume 31, issue 1.
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