RIDING THE DRAGON, ENGAGING THE EAGLE: PAKISTAN'S DUAL ENGAGEMENT STRATEGY IN THE SINO-US RIVALRY (2015-2022)

##plugins.themes.academic_pro.article.main##

Yashfa Ahsan

Abstract

This research paper delves into the pivotal role of Pakistan within the context of the Sino-US rivalry, which has cast a shadow over the country. The aim of this research paper is to examine the consequences of the Sino-US rivalry specifically on Pakistan. It is evident that this rivalry has significantly disrupted socio-political unity and exacerbated political instability within Pakistan. The escalating power struggle between the United States and China has magnified its detrimental effects across various sectors of the country. Primarily, the growing dominance of the United States has raised concerns among Chinese officials, subsequently paving the way for Beijing's economic and strategic interests within Pakistani territory. This chapter consists of two key sections: firstly, elucidating Pakistan's significant role, and secondly, exploring the implications of the Sino-US rivalry on Pakistan across all dimensions.

##plugins.themes.academic_pro.article.details##

References

Affairs, C. o. (2022, December 26). U.S.-India Relations. Retrieved from Council of Foreign Affairs : https://www.cfr.org/timeline/us-india-relations
Aghar Ali, e. a. (n.d.). Pakistan at the Crossroads: Challenges and Opportunities. The Dialogue , 56-66.
Alam Saleh, Z. Y. (2020). Iran’s Pact With China Is Bad News for the West. Foreign policy.

Ali, A. (2022, Jan 4). What efforts Pakistan has put to resolve this rivalry. (Y. Ahsan, Interviewer)
Ali, D. A. (2022, October 8). Sino-US rivalry through Pakistan's prism. (Y. Ahsan, Interviewer) Ali, D. A. (2023, January 4). Economic Implications for Pakistan. (Y. Ahsan, Interviewer)
Ali, D. A. (2023, January 4). Sino-US interest in Afghanistan. (Y. Ahsan, Interviewer)

Ali, D. A. (2023, Jan 4). Sino-US riivalry and its Regional implications for Pakistan. (Y. Ahsan, Interviewer)
Ali, S. (2020). The U.S.-China Strategic Rivalry and its Implications for Pakistan. George Washington University, 1-9.
Ali, S. M. (2022). How the U.S. can Create a More Sustainable Relationship with Pakistan.
Newlines Institute.

Bajwa, G. Q. (2022, April 2). Pakistan Seeks to Expand U.S. Relations, Army Chief Says. Retrieved from Bloomberg: https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2022-04- 02/pakistan-seeks-to-expand-relations-with-u-s-army-chief- says?leadSource=uverify%20wall
Baqai, D. H. (2022). Pakistan and the Great Power Rivalry in the Indian Ocean Region. Hilal.

Bashir, R. (2021). Quadrilateral Security Dialogue: Challenges and Prospects for Pakistan.
Strafasia Strategy, analysis, News and insight of Emerging Asia.

Bianchi, R. R. (2021). China-US rivalries after the Afghan war. Middle eastern Institute.
China, M. o. (2022, November 1-2). Joint Statement between the People’s Republic of China and the Islamic Republic of Pakistan. Retrieved from Ministry of Foreign affairs of Peoples republic of China: https://www.fmprc.gov.cn/mfa_eng/zxxx_662805/202211/t20221102_10799288.ht ml
Dr. Zahid Yaseen, e. a. (2021). Pak-US Economic Relations: Impacts on Pakistan’s Economy.
Journal of Development and Social Sciences , 1-13.

Haiqi, D. C. (2021). Understanding China in Taliban-led Afghanistan. Journal of Indo-Pacific Affairs.
Hali, S. M. (2022). US-China strategic rivalry, implications for Pakistan. Pakistan Observer, 1- 7.
haque, I. u. (2022). For Pakistan... China or America? Express Tribune.

Hashmi, K. (2022). US and China’s interests in the Indian Ocean. Express Tribune .

Hassan, M. A. (2019). Growing China-India Competition in the Indian Ocean: Implications for Pakistan. Strategic Studies, 77-89.
Hussain, S. (2018). Pakistan’s Alliance Making with People’s Republic of China From.
University of Reading, 1-416.

Imran, S. (2019). Sino-US Involvement in Afghanistan: Implications for South Asian Stability and Security. Institute of Strategic Studies of Islamabad, 53-72.
Iqbal, A. (2022). China's message to US: Ties with Pakistan ‘none of your business’. Dawn. Islamoglu, H. (2022). Afghanistan in the Sino-U.S. contestation. Gatway House.
Kaplan, R. D. (2016). Monsoon: The Indian Ocean and the Future of American Power.
Stimson Center.

KARTHA, D. T. (2022). Pak Army Chief in China: Between US-India Ties & Beijing, Bajwa Is on Thin Ice. The Quint World.
Khalid, O. (2021). AUKUS intensifies Pak-India rivalry. Express tribune.
Khan, A. S. (2022, December 26). Role of India in Sino-US Rivalry. (Y. Ahsan, Interviewer) Khan, A. S. (2023, January 3). China's interest in Afghanistan. (Y. Ahsan, Interviewer)
Khan, I. (2022, Febuary 8). Pakistan's perspective of Sino-US rivalry . (C. G. Network, Interviewer)
Khan, M. (2016). Maritime doctrine: Draft policy in final stages of approval. Express Tribune.

KHAN, W. S. (2022). Pakistan's top gun seeks U.S.-China balance before retirement. Nikkel Asia.
Kronstadt, K. A. (2021). Pakistan-U.S. Relations. Congressional Research Service, 1-3.

Lt. Gen. Richard P. Mills (ret.), E. D. (2021, September 12). How the Afghan withdrawal impacts US-China competition. Retrieved from Defense News: https://www.defensenews.com/opinion/commentary/2021/09/17/how-the-afghan- withdrawal-impacts-us-china-competition/
Masood, T. (2022). Navigating the US-China rivalry. The Express Tribune.

Ministry of Foreign Affairs, P. R. (2022, March 22). Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan Meets with Wang Yi. Retrieved from Ministry of Foreign Affairs, People's Republic of China: https://www.fmprc.gov.cn/mfa_eng/zxxx_662805/202203/t20220323_10654600.ht ml
Mohan, C. R. (2022). Pakistan and the US-India Partnership. ISAS Briefs.
Naqvi, H. (2023, Feb 12). Sino-US rivalry's implications on CPEC. (Y. Ahsan, Interviewer) Nisar, N. (2021). AUKUS intensifying insecurity in South Asia. Centre for Strategic and
Contemporary Research.

Rafiq, A. (2022, Jan 23). Essay. Why Pakistan’s Army Wants the U.S. Back in the Region. NYC, USA: The Ney york times.
Rashid, M. (2023, Feb 13). Sino-US rivalry's implications over CPEC. (Y. Ahsan, Interviewer)
Raza, F. (2019). Prospects for Pakistan-China-Iran Trilateral Cooperation: Opportunities and Challenges. Strategic Studies, 37-52.
representatives, U. o. (2020). Pakistan and US Trade Facts . Washington DC: 600 17TH STREET NW.
Reuters. (2021, june 4). Reuters. Imran Khaninterview to Reuters. Islamabad, Islamabad, Islamic Republic of Pakistan: Reuters.
Riedel, B. (2011). Deadly Embrace: Pakistan, America, and the Future of the Global Jihad.
Brookings institution press, 180.

Saleem, Q. (2022, December 1). What has made Pakistan a middle-man? (Y. Ahsan, Interviewer)
Saleem, Q. (2023, Jan 3). Regional implications for Pakistan. (Y. Ahsan, Interviewer)

Salma Shaukat, D. N. (2022). Challenges for Pakistan and CPEC in China USA Rivalry. Journal of Development and Social Siences , 1-9.
Shahid, A. (2022). AUKUS pact and its implications for South Asia. Global village space. Shamsi, D. Z. (2021). China-US Strategic Rivalry: Implications for Pakistan. Daily Times.
Shariatinia, M. (2021, August 22). China-US rivalry: the Afghanistan factor. Retrieved from Men Affairs: https://menaaffairs.com/china-us-rivalry-the-afghanistan-factor/
State, T. U. (2022). US Relations with Pakistan . The US Department of State.

Syed, A. I. (2022, April 13). New PM sends positive signals to China, US. Dawn. Retrieved from Ministry of Foreign Affairs of People's Republic of China.
Times, D. (2022). Economic relations pivotal in new chapter of Pak-US relations. Daily Times.

Times, T. E. (2022). US-Pakistan relations: Can America afford to shun Pakistan? The India Times.
Vaisi, G. (2022). The 25-year Iran-China agreement, endangering 2,500 years of heritage.
Middle East Institute.

Yousafzai, Z. I. (2021). Quad: Implications for Pakistan. South Asia Journal.
Yusuf, M. (2021). Pakistan wants economic partnerships, investment from US: Dr Moeed.
Express Tribune.

Zafar Iqbal Yousafzai, A. A. (2021). Pak-Iran Contemporary Relations: Challenges and Way Forward. Journal of South Asian Studies, 297-305.