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Belt and Road Initiative: Objectives and Challenges

The Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) is a Chinese led investment plan wherein the focusis to connect to world regions through economic cooperation. So far, 151 countriesfrom Asia, Europe, Africa and Middle East have joined BRI. The two-way tradeinvestment between China and

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Connectivity Through BRI – OpEd

Does the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) signify China’s political growth or is it reflective of the developing world’s inclination towards economic connectivity? In either of the case, it is the new trend of regional connectivity that is gaining momentum. China’s outreach

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BRI and its flagship project CPEC

In an age where the digital realm has evolved into a theater of strategic importance, a significant and meticulously planned diplomatic endeavor unfolded when high-ranking defense officials from the United States and China converged at the Pentagon for a momentous cybersecurity summit on September 22, 2023.

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Our Work

Geographic Focus Region(s) Countries Americas & Europe US, UK, Canada, Mexico, France, Germany, Italy, Poland, Netherlands, Romania, Argentina, Brazil, Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Spain Middle East, Gulf & Turkey Bahrain, Kuwait, Yemen, Iran, Iraq, Oman, Qatar, Turkey, KSA, UAE, Palestine, Israel, Jordan, Egypt,

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Team

Meet Our Team President Lt. Gen. Majid Ehsan, HI(M) (Retd) Lt. Gen. Majid Ehsan, HI(M) (Retd) Lt. Gen. (R) Majid Ehsan, HI(M) is a retired three-star general of the Pakistan Army with over 35 years of distinguished service, including senior leadership roles

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Opportunities for Pakistan and India

At a time when the world is fast headed for a bipolar world overshadowed by the US and China competition, India and Pakistan seem oblivious to the myriad challenges they face because of internecine disputes. Since both are not on talking terms,

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Three-pronged approach to Afghanistan

The undeniable fact is that the Taliban are in control of Afghanistan. However, the international community still deals with the country like a pariah state, adding to the vows of ordinary Afghans suffering from acute poverty. The US withdrew from the country

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IPRI

IPRI is one of the oldest non-partisan think-tanks on all facets of National Security including international relations & law, strategic studies, governance & public policy and economic security in Pakistan. Established in 1999, IPRI is affiliated with the National Security Division (NSD), Government of Pakistan.

Contact

 Office 505, 5th Floor, Evacuee Trust Complex, Sir Agha Khan Road, F-5/1, Islamabad, Pakistan

  ipripak@ipripak.org

  +92 51 9211346-9

  +92 51 9211350

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