China-Pakistan Economic Corridor: Geopolitical Dynamic in the US and South Asian Print Media

Abstract

The objectives of the research under consideration are to find out the geopolitical dynamics through USA (United states of America) and South Asian print media. It explored the reports and opinions of the well-known Indian, US and Pakistani English newspapers. Considering the systematic literature review research method (Content Analysis), research underlines analysis of news, articles in the concerned newspapers. The sample size comprises of six newspapers from three countries India, Pakistan, and USA containing single year data from 25^th March 2019 to 24^th March 2020. The national newspapers, Dawn, the Nations, and the News were selected from Pakistan, The Hindu, Hindustan Times, and The Indian Express chosen from India. Remaining New York Times and Washington post are considered from USA.  For USA and Indian press media, Chinese investment in Pakistan is captivating an atypical coverage as a very significant issue of the era. The analysis reflects, Indian state propagating negative image of Chinese investment in major South Asian region mainly in Pakistan. While recognizing USA view, India extended CPEC (China-Pakistan Economic Corridors) project as expansionist approach of China. As a tool of public diplomacy and political marginalization through economic supremacy both India & USA are concerned China as gaining power in South Asian region

    Keywords: China, CPEC, Geo-Political, Pakistan, South Asian, Print Media