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    ECONOMIC RISE OF CHINA: A CASE STUDY OF EMERGING SECURITY AND ECONOMIC CHALLENGES IN THE INDO-PACIFIC REGION (2013-2022)
    (DEPARTMENT OF INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS, 2023-05-18) LOUJAIN AMER AND SALEHA SAFDAR
    This thesis examines the rise of China in the Indo-pacific region during 2013-2022 through the lens of Mahan’s theory of maritime strategy. The theoretical framework is drawn from the literature review where the “Sea Power” theory of Alfred Mahan is applied on the following research. Alfred Mahan for the very first time gave the concept of “Sea Power” and Theory on “Domination at Sea.” His theory helped many countries to establish their foreign policy by keeping in view the naval art. His work argues that sea power can contribute to a State with economic and military expansion. In addition to it, the research will explain the Rise of China in Indian Ocean because the Indian Ocean region is so important for China and provide China with different maritime routes which will support its economic and military expansion. China has shaped its Foreign Policy by keeping in view the maritime strategy of Mahan to survive and compete with the regional and global powers present in region. The research will explore how China is competing with global and regional powers such as India, US, Britain, and France to fulfill its economic goals by keeping in view the ocean security dynamics in Indian -Pacific. The research highlights the challenges to China in Post BRI era by explaining that China is working on economic developments to exist, compete and sustain in Indo Pacific region during the presence of regional and Global powers. Through The Indian Ocean Rim Association and The Indian Ocean Naval Symposium the prospects for peace and stability are possible. Furthermore, economic and security prospects for China in Indo-pacific region during 2013-2022 are also discussed in detail. After exploring the suitable prospects within the region, economic and security challenges for China in Indo-pacific region during 2013-2022. Lastly, Chinas rise and impacts on Indo-pacific region has discussed with possible recommendations.