Abstract
CPEC is a multi-billion project aimed at regional connectivity, improving
Pakistan’s economy and turning Gwadar into a trade hub of this region. Various
countries have shown interests in becoming part of CPEC and reaping its benefits.
However, the mega project faces huge strategic and security challenges. The
changing dynamic of South Asia is particularly concerning for the security of
CPEC. The region is witnessing the rise of Islamic State in Afghanistan, Baloch
insurgency in Balochistan and India’s hostility towards Pakistan in general and
CPEC in particular. For a past couple of years, these threats have begun to
materialize, in 2018 a suicide attack in Mastung killed 149 people. The
responsibility of the attack was claimed by Islamic State. While this year Baloch
insurgents stormed PC hotel in Gwadar , resulting in the death of five people.
These events indicate the need for swift action and planning on part of both China
and Pakistan.
Hafeez Ullah Khan. (2019) Regional Security Threats to CPEC: A Strategic Overview, Journal of the Research Society of Pakistan, Volume 56, Issue 1.
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