ASSESSMENT OF INDO-PACIFIC STRATEGIES: COMMONALITIES AND IMPLICATIONS FOR PAKISTAN

Abstract

Indo-Pacific region has emerged as a critical theater in global geopolitics due to its strategic importance, economic significance, and contested maritime routes. Major powers—including the United States, China, Australia, India, the United Kingdom, and Canada—have formulated distinct yet overlapping strategies to secure their interests in this region. This paper investigates the Indo-Pacific strategies of these key global actors, analyzing commonalities, key strategic agreements, military engagements, and the broader geopolitical implications. Furthermore, this study explores the implications for Pakistan, a country with significant interests in the Indian Ocean through its partnership with China under the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC). Qualitative reserach with descriptive exploratoray approach is employed to analyse theoretical perspectives from lens of Security Dilemma and Hegemonic Stability Theory to understand the Indo-Pacific dynamics and Pakistan's role within this strategic context. By examining strategic naval exercises, military collaborations, and economic initiatives, the paper highlights how Pakistan is impacted by and can potentially navigate the complex geopolitical landscape of the Indo-Pacific.