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Probing the impact of the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor in Civil-Military Relations and Democracy in Pakistan: An Analysis of Interplay between Economics and Politics.

. Muhammad Derfish Ilyas


Abstract

The China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) is a major infrastructure development project that has significant implications for the economic and political landscape of Pakistan. This study examines the impact of the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) on civil-military relations and democracy in Pakistan. The paper analyzes the interplay between economics and politics in the context of the CPEC, and its effects on the stability of democratic institutions in the country. The findings suggest that the CPEC has significant implications for the balance of power between civil and military actors, as well as for the overall health of democracy in Pakistan. The study highlights the importance of considering the political economy of development projects in order to understand their impact on governance and democracy in recipient countries.

The project is seen as a catalyst for economic growth and job creation in Pakistan, particularly in the less developed regions of the country. In addition, the CPEC is expected to provide a boost to Pakistan's strategic position by increasing its connectivity to regional markets and strengthening its ties with China. Overall, the CPEC is viewed as a crucial development initiative that has the potential to play a major role in shaping the future of Pakistan's economy and politics.

The China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) has had a significant impact on the civil-military relationship in Pakistan. On one hand, the military has been heavily involved in the implementation and security of the CPEC projects, which has given it a greater role in the country's economic development. On the other hand, the increased economic power and influence of the military has led to concerns about its encroachment on democratic institutions and the balance of power between the military and civilian government. Overall, the impact of the CPEC on civil-military relations in Pakistan has been complex and multifaceted. While it has given the military a greater role in the country's economic development, it has also created concerns about the erosion of democratic norms and institutions.

Keyword: CPEC, Civil- Military Relations, Democracy, Politics 

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