THE CONUNDRUM OF SUPREMACY: U.S.-CHINA POWER RIVALRY TOWARDS PAKISTAN

Abstract

The U.S. and China are two powerful countries around the globe in the current era, hence, both the states always tries to dominant over the regions. This study try to high light the Washington and Beijing’s race of hegemony towards Pakistan as well as their investments to secure their interests in the region. A descriptive research method has been used to explore the both countries influence over the Pakistan. The study finds that China has funneled the billions of dollars as economic, military and strategic support to Islamabad in the form of China-Pakistan Economic Corridor to secure its interests in the region. Educational and number of other initiatives are also the key parts of the cooperation between both the stats. Beside, U.S.-Pakistan have historical relations along with number of cooperation during war against terrorism, educational initiatives, military cooperation, and many more steps have been taken between both the Washington and Islamabad. Along with these initiatives, some mistrust has also been highlighted between both the states. The research further explore that Pakistan is trying to balance the relations between U.S. and China.