An integrated approach to strengthening maritime security: a case study of Gwadar Port of Pakistan

https://doi.org/10.1007/s44312-024-00027-0

Announcing a new publication for Marine Development journal. In this research article the authors Asif Khan, Congmei Shi and Fayyaz Ali from School of Political Science and Public Administration, Soochow University, Suzhou, China and Department of Pakistan Studies and Political Science, University of Science and Technology Bannu, Bannu, Pakistan discuss a case study of Gwadar Port of Pakistan with respect to integrated approaches to strengthening maritime security.

Gwadar Port is a vital component of Pakistan’s development and an essential element in the Belt and Road Initiative and the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor. Its completion holds the promise of economic growth for Baluchistan and Pakistan and provides a crucial trade route for land-locked Central Asian nations. Gwadar Port faces many significant challenges related to maritime security due to the region’s poverty, instability, and particularly its separatist activities.

This study on the experience of port management in China and Pakistan offers strategies for enhancing security management in Gwadar Port. These strategies include improved coordination between entities, increased security measures, and strengthened cooperation with the Chinese stakeholders engaged in port projects. Prioritizing the development of local communities and education is crucial to ensure the well-being of both port workers and the surrounding population. The conclusion also stresses the significance of international cooperation, the sharing of information, and improved foresight to strengthen the security framework of Gwadar Port. Integrating best practices and refining approaches will improve safety management, safeguard the facilities, and foster their sustainable growth.

Article reference: Khan, A., Shi, C. & Ali, F. An integrated approach to strengthening maritime security: a case study of Gwadar Port of Pakistan. Mar Dev 2, 14 (2024). https://doi.org/10.1007/s44312-024-00027-0

Keywords: Gwadar Port, Port security management, Baluchistan liberation army, Maritime security

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