As Regional Power Balances Shift, Warnings Come From Kashmir
India-Pakistan Relations Could Spark Wider Conflict
October 26, 2021—With the regional balance of power shifting in Central Asia, India is the odd man out in both economic and strategic ways. Perhaps to counteract the balance shift, the United States appears to be strengthening with India. But it's not clear how much weight that will carry in the tricky landscape of Central Asia.
For one, China and Pakistan are strengthening their economic relationship. China is investing billions of dollars into Pakistan through the Economic Corridor Initiative. (See GER's previous reporting.) Furthermore, leaders from both countries are building ties with the new Taliban-led Afghan government.
Meanwhile, China and India are at odds over disputed territory in the Himalayas. As the Rand Corporati...