CHINA’S ENGAGEMENT WITH TALIBAN AFTER AMERICAN WITHDRAWAL: IMPLICATIONS FOR PAKISTAN

Authors

  • Jalal Ud Din Kakar University of Management and Technology Lahore Pakistan
  • Asad ur Rehman Department of Political Science, and IR, University of Management and Technology Lahore Pakistan

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.52567/pjsr.v4i2.502

Abstract

United States’ sudden withdrawal from Afghanistan created a huge power vacuum in the region and induced serious repercussions for all regional states. Especially, China is facing a new situation in its backyard that has the potential to disrupt its Belt and Road Initiative. Afghanistan’s location makes it important place connecting eastern and western parts of BRI. This study by delving into primary and secondary sources concurs that China is thinking about a serious engagement with new regime in Afghanistan. Using the analytic of engagement and conceptual framework of geo-economics it brings out the potential avenues of cooperation between both countries and what it means for Pakistan. From the Chinese perspective this paper informs about Chinese intentions to engage with Taliban regime in economic and security related spheres. It aims to understand the potential avenues of cooperation that exist between both countries, of which one has no international recognition. Lastly, paper also included discussion on China-Taliban’s engagement and its implication for Pakistan and argues that Pakistan’s national security is heavily dependent on both China and Afghanistan.

Keywords: China, Taliban, Afghanistan, United States of America, Geo-economics, Pakistan.

Author Biographies

  • Jalal Ud Din Kakar, University of Management and Technology Lahore Pakistan

    M.Phil. International Relation 

     

  • Asad ur Rehman, Department of Political Science, and IR, University of Management and Technology Lahore Pakistan

    Assistant Professor

     

     

Additional Files

Published

2022-06-30

Issue

Vol. 4 No. 2 (2022): Pakistan Journal of Social Research PJSR

Section

Research Article

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How to Cite

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“CHINA’S ENGAGEMENT WITH TALIBAN AFTER AMERICAN WITHDRAWAL: IMPLICATIONS FOR PAKISTAN”, Pak. J, Soc. Sci., vol. 4, no. 2, pp. 526–536, Jun. 2022, doi: 10.52567/pjsr.v4i2.502.