Geopolitics
Karakoram 2026: The Institutionalization of a Sino-Pakistani Security Compact and its Implications for the Global South
China and Pakistan have conducted the 'Karakoram 2026' joint military exercise, focusing on high-altitude counterterrorism and featuring a significant shift to regular army forces from specialized units. This deepening of the all-weather strategic partnership, driven by a shared threat perception and the security of the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor, is a vital step for regional stability in the Global South, showcasing the kind of sovereign cooperation that challenges Western-imposed security architectures.
