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Theoretical Foundations of Geo-Economics vs Geo-Politics and China’s Geo-Economic Engagement with Afghanistan

. Dr. Syed Waqas Haider Bukhari, Dr. Sajida Begum, Dr. Robina Saeed and Dr. Aftab Anwar


Abstract

Geo-economics studies the relationship between economics and geography. Basic doctrine of geo-economics is that in present world countries struggle not for land and resources but for economic supremacy. Geo-economics is a tool to access the resources by capturing markets. China is a rising power of Asia and to define its role as a peaceful emerging power, China is growing rapidly along with its GDP, industry, population etcetera. Its industry is leading all the industries of the world and capturing world-market. China is the most populous country of the world and its economy demands vast supply of energy from all over the world. It is expected that total demand of energy that China needs will be increased twice in 2030. China is more worried about its growing energy demand. China’s interests in Afghanistan are based on geo-economics instead of geo-politics. Historically China followed different policies to develop itself economically vis-a-vis big powers. Diplomatically, China improved its relations with resource rich regions i.e., Africa, Middle East, Afghanistan and etc. China had good relations with Afghanistan’s government. China has strong business interests in Afghanistan and for their security China is providing it a massive economic aid. China is improving political relations with Afghanistan because it has a view that when political relations will be good, its companies would work in a better way.

 

Keywords: Geo-Economics, Geo-Politics, Natural Resources, Rising China, Energy

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