The Political Economy of the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor

This book explores the political economy of China-Pakistan economic corridor, a major pilot project for Chinas One Belt, One Road initiatives. Pakistan will provide China with not only a pathway access to the Indian Ocean, Middle East and Africa, but also vital connections to the Trans-Asia railway network that links Southeast Asia, South Asia and West Asia. This book analyzes how domestic factors in Pakistan will affect Chinas $46 billion investments. It will be of interest to scholars, policymakers, and journalists.