With the evolving situation in Afghanistan, how does China engage with Pakistan to ensure stability in the region, and what are the shared strategic interests and potential divergences between the two countries in the context of post-withdrawal Afghanistan?

Define · 20 marks · 30 min

About 1200 words. The examiner marks against these:

• ☐ Pakistan link

Debate: Is Pakistan's Afghan policy shaped more by external rivalries than its own interests?