India’s Emerging Role in Indo Pacific Region : Challenges for Pakistan Economy

Abstract

In recent years, there has been a growing spotlight on the Indo-Pacific region, which has become a hub of both strategic maneuvering and economic activity. India has stepped up its efforts to assert itself as a key player in shaping the future of this region with the help of great powers. As various powers both regional and global, vie for dominance in the Indo-Pacific, it is becoming increasingly clear that this region is poised to become a hotspot in the times ahead. With its geo-strategic location and growing influence, India has emerged as a pivotal state in this landscape, giving it significant leverage for rising in the Indo-Pacific region, as this study aims to critically examine the emerging role of India in Indo Pacific region through the lens of Structural Realism theory. However, amidst these dynamics, there are also significant challenges for neighboring Pakistan's economy to navigate. The focus of this study is on India's emerging role in the Indo-Pacific region. The primary objective is to conduct a critical examination of India's increasing influence in the region and to assess the challenges faced by the Pakistani economy because of India's rise. As India emerges as a net security provider in the Indo-Pacific region and the fifth largest economy globally, it is becoming a key player in the broader regional dynamics. On the other side Pakistan despite possessing nuclear capabilities, struggles to carve out a substantial role in the broader geopolitical dynamics of the Indo-Pacific region. India's assertive and dominant approach presents significant obstacles to Pakistan's advancement by engaging with Major powers in the region. Additionally, with the active support and assistance of major regional and global powers, India has effectively solidified its position. Conversely, as Pakistan maintains a close alliance with China, it indirectly faces consequences of marginalization, also the complex power dynamics and regional interactions pose challenges to its stability and influence in the Indo-Pacific region. Through the prism of structural realism, this study offers insights into the emerging influence of India in Indo Pacific region and its implications for Pakistan's Economy