INSUBCONTINENT EXCLUSIVE:
Authors: Super User
International Maritime Symposium 2018 to be held on 07 May 2018Islamabad: Institute of
Maritime Affairs (IMA), BU Islamabad, is holding one day "International Maritime Symposium" on 07 May 2018, in Islamabad
The main theme of symposium is "Impact of Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) on the Geo-economics of the Indian Ocean Region (IOR), Prospects
for Pakistan, the Region and Beyond," according to a press issued by Pakistan Navy on Saturday
Reputed national and international speakers will participate in the event.This symposium is highly significant due to the current shift of
global power from West to East and rapidly changing economic and political dynamics
Furthermore, experts are of the opinion that Chinese Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) coupled with interests of regional/extra regional
actors' is the major factor affecting the future of Indian Ocean Region
In this scenario, the symposium aims to understand the emerging trends in the region and potential implications of BRI at national as well
The focus of discussion in the Symposium will mainly be on Geo-economics in the backdrop of Geo-political and strategic issues including
security aspects.This symposium will not only bring out the economic and security prospects of BRI for Pakistan but will also serve a
national platform to enhance the maritime awareness, particularly about the emerging trends in the Indian Ocean Region.?
