CPEC Extension to Afghanistan: Strategic Concerns for India
On 21st May 2025, China and Pakistan formally agreed to expand the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) into Afghanistan, deepening trilateral cooperation and sparking strong opposition from India.
Geopolitical Implications
- Marks first major regional convergence between Taliban-led Afghanistan, China, and Pakistan.
- Signals potential strategic encirclement as India shares disputed or tense borders with all three nations.
- Raises concerns over coordinated diplomatic and military posturing in the region.
Why It Matters for India
- Strategic Encirclement: The deepening China-Pakistan-Afghanistan axis may be seen by India as an attempt to encircle it diplomatically and strategically.
- Cross-Border Terror Infrastructure: India maintains that terror groups operating from PoK are ....
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