Strategic Alignments and Rivalries: Analyzing the Sino-Pak Relations in the Phase of Indian Strategies

Abstract

The objective of this paper is to explore the origins and early developments of China-Pakistan ties and the threats posed by India to the robust Sino-Pakistan cooperation. It also highlights India's strategic responses to the strengthening China-Pakistan alliance. The historical analysis of the China-Pakistan relations serves as a very background to the study of contemporary dynamics. The most visible aspect of contemporary economic collaboration is CPEC. It then analyzes Indian strategic responses to this alliance that include bandwagoning with the United States, participation in the QUAD, implementation of Act East and Look West policies under Narendra Modi. In this paper qualitative method of research is used which includes data from research articles, journals, opinions, books and websites. The study further examine changing power dynamics of the China-Pakistan nexus with Indian strategies. This paper proposes that diplomatic interactions, economic diplomacy and role of regional organizations will be worthwhile to reduce acrimony among these states.