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Recalibrating Impact of Regional Actors on Security of China–Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC)

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China and Pakistan's collaboration in attaining regional integration can alter the regional geopolitical and geostrategic dynamics. CPEC is the steps toward benefiting Pakistan, China, and the whole region. This article explored the regional actors’ role in undermining and threatening the CPEC. Analysis of the secondary data revealed that India, Iran, Afghanistan, and the USA could create security problems for CPEC. Theoretical Framework, based on Behavioralist theory, was developed to investigate these security threats through the primary data collected through the structured questionnaire with the help of experts. The primary data also revealed that Iran and India have vital roles. The study also discussed suggestions and implications for future research.

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Source: South China Morning Post; Map of the proposed CPEC and China's existing energy transportation route from the Strait of Hormuz to mainland China. Source: Daily Dawn

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Source: Government of Pakistan; USAID

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Source: Government of Pakistan; USAID

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Source: GKToday (2018)

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Ismail, M., Husnain, S.M. Recalibrating Impact of Regional Actors on Security of China–Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC). Fudan J. Hum. Soc. Sci. 15, 437–462 (2022). https://doi.org/10.1007/s40647-022-00347-9

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