TheChina-PakistanAxis

The Beijing-Islamabad axis is a driving force in Asia’s geopolitics, impacting everything from India’s rise and the prospects for a post-American Afghanistan to nuclear terrorism and the continent’s new map of mines, ports, and pipelines. Pakistan sees China as a key economic partner and its most trusted military ally, while China views Pakistan as a crucial battleground for countering Islamic militancy and balancing the emerging US-India partnership. Despite decades of friendship between the two countries, the intricacies of their relationship remain poorly understood, with many wild claims believed and significant developments often hidden from the public eye.

This book aims to shed light on the recent history of Sino-Pakistani ties and their impact on the West, India, Afghanistan, and Asia as a whole. It covers sensitive topics such as Beijing’s support for Pakistan’s nuclear program, China’s dealings with the Taliban, and the Chinese military’s crisis planning in Pakistan. It also delves into the challenges facing China as it seeks to balance regional stability with strategic competition with India and the USA, all against the backdrop of Pakistan’s internal strife.

作者简介

AndrewSmallhasresearchedChineseforeignandeconomicpolicyissuesinBeijing,Brussels,London,andnowWashington,D.C.HeisaTransatlanticFellowattheGermanMarshallFundoftheUnitedStates.