The political and economic aspect of the balance of relations between China, India and Pakistan
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https://doi.org/10.33445/psssj.2025.6.1.4Keywords:
ASEAN, BRICS, India, China, China-Pakistan Economic Corridor, Pakistan, Gwadar PortAbstract
The main topic of the article is the economic and political aspect of maintaining balance in the triangle of countries China-India-Pakistan, which are presented in this study as elements of the subregional system of international relations in close connection with the algorithms of the functioning of the Asia-Pacific region.
The work begins with a characterization of the Asia-Pacific region and an analysis of the place of South Asia in this region. A review of Sino-Indian and Sino-Pakistani relations is made with the corresponding conclusions. Given the new challenges to international security and taking into account the significant role of the economy in the development of certain countries, new threats and new opportunities for difficult interstate relations are considered.
The work highlights the economic aspects that influence politics; restraining factors of the antagonistic relations of the “triangle”. The key question remains whether China can cooperate with both warring parties, avoiding provocations. Only balanced political steps can save Beijing from the collapse of its South Asia policy. The economic and political instruments of implementing such a policy towards India and Pakistan are highlighted in this article.
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