DOAJ Open Access 2025

The China–Pakistan Economic Corridor and Narrative Projection: The Role of Pakistani Think Tanks

Zahid Shahab Ahmed Ayesha Khalid Chaudhry

Abstrak

Since the launch of the China–Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) in 2015, Beijing and Islamabad have developed a joint strategic narrative in favour of China and its investments in Pakistan. As state-funded think tanks play a pivotal role in crafting and spreading these narratives, this study examines two major Islamabad-based think tanks during 2015 and 2023. It argues that these state-funded think tanks play a key role in legitimising policy decisions on CPEC by disseminating state-endorsed narratives. They emphasise CPEC's economic and strategic benefits, reinforcing the official discourse through research, publications, and advocacy.

Topik & Kata Kunci

Political institutions and public administration - Asia (Asian studies only) Social sciences and state - Asia (Asian studies only)

Penulis (2)

Zahid Shahab Ahmed

Ayesha Khalid Chaudhry

Format Sitasi

APA MLA BibTeX

Ahmed, Z.S., Chaudhry, A.K. (2025). The China–Pakistan Economic Corridor and Narrative Projection: The Role of Pakistani Think Tanks. https://doi.org/10.1177/18681026251355961

Akses Cepat

PDF tidak tersedia langsung

Cek di sumber asli →

Lihat di Sumber doi.org/10.1177/18681026251355961

Informasi Jurnal

Tahun Terbit: 2025
Sumber Database: DOAJ
DOI: 10.1177/18681026251355961
Akses: Open Access ✓