Abstract
The pragmatic facets like geography and history have always
imprinted the demographical mosaic and development of a
civilisation. The civilisations have always developed along the
waters. The waters have been used as trade route since long
and the modern trade has further enhanced the need of trade
through waters. Pakistan being a gateway to the strategically
important 'Strait Of Hurmoz' in the Indian Ocean, blessed with
hidden treasures and bordering two Islamic Republics,
Afghanistan and Iran, has always been a centre piece for
Regional Politics. The emergence of Gwadar Port as a vibrant
regional economic hub has caused the regional and extra
regional powers to develop strategic and infra structural
development with Gwadar Port to reach the energy rich
Central Asian Republics (CARs). Iran and Dubai Port World
(UAE) have interests to keep Gwadar Port out of competition
as it serves as a gateway to Strait of Hurmoz. Pakistan needs
to be addressing all the concerns to make Gwadar as a
regional energy corridor.
Key Words: Strategic, Gwadar, Sea lines of communications, Caspian
region, Indian ocean
Hasan Yaser Malik. (2012) Strategic Importance of Gwadar Port , Journal of Political Studies, Volume 19, Issue 2.
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