The China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) seeks to develop
Pakistan’s industrial capacity and contribute to its emergence as a
trading hub between China and the Middle East in the long run. The
deep-sea seaport of Gwadar in the Arabian Sea will play an instrumental
role in this respect due to its proximity with the strategic sea-lanes for
global energy trade in the Persian Gulf. This article offers a critical
analysis of CPEC’s strategic value for Pakistan’s economic development
and regional connectivity,