Theoretical economics Theoretical economics Теоретическая экономика 2221-3260 82829 10.52957/2221-3260-2024-6-60-74 СОВРЕМЕННЫЕ ПРОБЛЕМЫ МИРОВОЙ ЭКОНОМИКИ MODERN PROBLEMS OF THE WORLD ECONOMY СОВРЕМЕННЫЕ ПРОБЛЕМЫ МИРОВОЙ ЭКОНОМИКИ The Kashmir Conflict and Sino-Indian Rivalry: Geopolitics of the Belt and Road Initiative Кашмирский конфликт и китайско-индийское соперничество: геополитика инициативы «Пояс и путь» https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6452-8379 Al-Badawi Habib Hassan Al-Badawi Habib Hassan habib.badawi@ul.edu.lb Ливанский университет Beirut Ливан Lebanese University Beirut Lebanon 30 08 2024 30 08 2024 6 60 74 03 05 2024 https://theoreticaleconomy.ru/en/nauka/article/82829/view

В бурные десятилетия, последовавшие за выводом британских войск с Индийского субконтинента, между Индией и Пакистаном возникла критическая линия разлома, причем конфликт в Кашмире стал самым трудноразрешимым и нестабильным из этих споров. Этот давно тлеющий кризис достиг своего апогея в эпоху холодной войны, когда и советский, и американский блоки стремились использовать стратегическое значение Азии для своих соответствующих преимуществ. С падением «железного занавеса» и появлением американского однополярного доминирования на мировой арене Китай стал главным претендентом на создание многополярного мирового порядка. В результате обострилась конкуренция между Пекином и Нью-Дели за региональное и международное влияние, характеризующаяся согласованными усилиями каждой стороны помешать росту и влиянию другой стороны в горниле Центральной Азии, в то время как Вашингтон ведет свою сложную игру издалека. Китай, будучи основным бенефициаром политики глобализации, стремился расширить свое влияние посредством амбициозной инициативы «Пояс и путь» (BRI). Однако Индия остается серьезным препятствием для сухопутной экспансии Пекина, постоянно мешая его грандиозным планам. Эту напряженность усугубляет то, что Китай рассматривает участие Индии в механизме Четырехстороннего диалога по безопасности наряду с Соединенными Штатами, Японией и Австралией как тонко завуалированный заговор с целью помешать ее восхождению в качестве глобальной державы. В этом исследовании мы углубляемся в сложные сложности проблемы Кашмира, освещая ее исторические корни и современные последствия. Кроме того, мы разъясняем стратегический союз Китая с Пакистаном, раскрывая многогранный ответ Индии в рамках постоянной парадигмы «вызов и ответ». Посредством этого всестороннего анализа мы стремимся пролить свет на сложное взаимодействие геополитических сил, определяющих нестабильную динамику региона.

In the tumultuous decades following the British withdrawal from the Indian subcontinent, a critical fault line has emerged between India and Pakistan, with the Kashmir conflict standing as the most intractable and volatile of these disputes. This long-simmering crisis reached its zenith during the Cold War era, as both the Soviet and American blocs sought to leverage Asia's strategic significance to their respective advantages. With the collapse of the Iron Curtain and the dawn of American unipolar dominance on the global stage, China has emerged as the preeminent contender for a multipolar world order. Consequently, the competition between Beijing and New Delhi for regional and international influence has intensified, characterized by each side's concerted efforts to disrupt the other's growth and sway in the crucible of Central Asia, while Washington plays its intricate game from afar. China, as a principal beneficiary of globalization policies, has sought to extend its reach through the ambitious Belt and Road Initiative (BRI). However, India has remained a formidable obstacle to Beijing's overland expansion, consistently obstructing its grand designs. Compounding these tensions, China views India's participation in the Quadrilateral Security Dialogue mechanism, alongside the United States, Japan, and Australia, as a thinly veiled conspiracy to impede its ascent as a global power. In this study, we delve into the intricate complexities of the Kashmir issue, illuminating its historical roots and contemporary ramifications. Furthermore, we elucidate China's strategic alliance with Pakistan, unveiling India's multifaceted response within the framework of a perpetual "challenge and response" paradigm. Through this comprehensive analysis, we aim to shed light on the intricate interplay of geopolitical forces shaping the region's volatile dynamics.

 Китайская инициатива «Пояс и путь» (BRI) Китайско-пакистанский экономический коридор (CPEC) Индия Международные отношения Кашмирский конфликт Геополитическое соперничество Региональная гегемония Стратегические альянсы. China’s Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) India International Affairs Kashmir Conflict Geopolitical Rivalry Regional Hegemony Strategic Alliances Нет финансирования

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