29/05/2026
- IMEC, Regional Fragmentation, and the Limits of Global Connectivity @ GlobalConnectivities examines India's push for the India-Middle East-Europe Economic Corridor (IMEC) as part of its broader strategy to emerge as a major global connectivity hub, linking the Indo-Pacific to the Mediterranean and serving as a Western-backed alternative to China's BRI.
- The piece argues that while IMEC holds significant potential for reducing transit times and fostering Eurasian integration, its long-term success is undermined by persistent South Asian fragmentation - particularly the deep-seated India-Pakistan rivalry.
- The Op-Ed emphasizes Pakistan's irreplaceable geographic centrality in Eurasia (bridging South Asia, Central Asia, China, and the Gulf), warning that purely maritime or selective corridors cannot fully overcome continental realities or vulnerabilities exposed by chokepoint disruptions. Ultimately, the article calls for moving beyond zero-sum competition toward potential cooperative corridor networks, noting that sustainable global connectivity in the region hinges on South Asian stability.