Adnan Aamir
Journalist and Researcher, Islamabad, Pakistan
May 15, 2019
Malaysia’s renegotiation of the East Coast Rail Link proved that Belt and Road Initiative projects can be significantly overpriced. This marks a dangerous trend for China, if other BRI host countries follow the path of Malaysia.
Apr 10, 2019
An Indo-Pakistan conflict was prevented from turning into full blown war by China and other countries. However, the threat for future conflict between both countries lingers on.
Dec 18, 2018
The Baloch insurgency in Pakistan is now targeting Chinese-investments. The Pakistani government alleges that India wants to sabotage its relationship with China by supporting the insurgents.
Aug 17, 2018
On July 13, the Balochistan province of Pakistan witnessed its worst ever terrorist attack, when a suicide bomber blew himself up at a local election rally in Mastung district. Radical trends among youth in this region not only threaten the stability of Pakistan but also the future of Pakistan’s proclaimed economic savior – the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor.
Jul 03, 2018
Rather than helping Pakistan’s economy, the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor is creating a debt trap for Pakistan which will result in Pakistan’s continued economic dependence on China.