THE UNDERSTANDING OF AMERICAN THINK TANKS ON THE CHINA-PAKISTAN ECONOMIC CORRIDOR AND ITS IMPLICATIONS
Keywords:
China–Pakistan Economic Corridor, American Think Tanks, Perception, China-Pakistan Relations, The Belt and Road InitiativeAbstract
Analyzing and assessing the reports from American think tanks can provide insight into the overall understanding and strategic direction of the United States regarding the implementation of the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor over the past decade, which is crucial for better advancing its development. This paper uses 32 documents from 10 American think tanks as samples, employing bibliometric analysis, content analysis, and summarization methods to construct a three-dimensional analytical framework. The aim is to clarify the main perceptions of American think tanks regarding the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor, along with its characteristics, causes, and impacts.The research findings indicate that, driven by Cold War mentality and realpolitik interests, American think tanks generally have a predominantly negative perception of the construction of the CPEC，and various forms of propaganda. In response, it is essential to enhance the voice of Pakistani media, strengthen cooperation with international organizations, think tanks, and academic institutions, and proactively address and refute the misinterpretations and smear campaigns by American think tanks, thereby fostering a more accurate understanding and recognition of the CPEC within the international community.
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