Geopolitics of Maritime Security in the Indian Ocean: The Strategic Partnership between China and Pakistan

Abstract

Pakistan's maritime sector is one of the most underutilized industries. The maritime economy serves as the foundation for modern international politics. The objective of this research is to examine the impact of the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) maritime strategic partnership on the geopolitical landscape of the Indian Ocean. The research aims to build a knowledge of the complicated connections between factors associated with the Indian Ocean Region and the maritime industry of Pakistan. The US's maritime policy shift toward India served as an impetus for China's and Pakistan's increased cooperation. A descriptive method with secondary data sources were used in the exploratory research design to investigate different dynamics associated with maritime trade security. For examination under this research framework, a detailed analysis of literature, including research papers, and journals from both local and foreign sources has been done. A cooperative maritime geopolitical strategy with an integrated approach of FDI is the expected solution for maritime trade security issues in the Indian Ocean.