부산대학교 도서관

The Chinese presence and its ensuing role in Afghanistan can be attributed to China's economic ambition that carries prospects as well as implications both within and beyond the region. The prospects for regional cooperation are quite significant as opposed to any negative implications. A proactive and meaningful Chinese role along with Pakistan is instrumental for peace and stability of Afghanistan as well as for South Asia as a whole. The most imperative way for the regional cooperation in South Asia is the land connectivity but more importantly if the maritime routes are inter-connected. The Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) vision entails the connectivity of both maritime and road networks. Hence, the regional cooperation of South Asia is abounding with prospects that can transform the destiny of the connecting regions. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]