73 - Balochistan and the Breaking of Belt-and-Road
The Red Line
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The Dilemma of Balochistan: Unity and Autonomy
This chapter discusses the dilemma faced by Pakistan regarding the Balochistan movement and its implications. It explores the options available to Islamabad, such as cracking down on the Baloch, ignoring the movement at the risk of losing foreign investment, or accepting the demands of the protesters and potentially destabilizing the country. It also touches on the problematic history of the partition of the subcontinent by the British in 1947, highlighting the lack of understanding and consideration for the political and cultural complexities of the region.
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