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Abstract

The China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) and the Indo-Middle East-Europe corridor represent significant infrastructural and strategic initiatives that could potentially influence the emergence of new conflict fronts. The growing competition between the CPEC and the Indo-Middle East-Europe corridor may exacerbate existing regional tensions and create new geopolitical conflicts. This paper investigates the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) and the Indo-Middle East-Europe corridor, focusing on their impact on international relations and regional dynamics. The study employs a comparative analysis framework, utilizing Realism, Liberalism, Constructivism, and Geopolitical theories to examine these infrastructure projects' origins, strategic significance, and regional effects. The research method includes reviewing academic articles, reports, and news sources to assess the economic, strategic, and geopolitical implications of CPEC and the Indo-Middle East-Europe corridor. Major findings reveal that both corridors offer substantial economic benefits and opportunities for regional integration, they also introduce new areas of conflict and strategic competition. The paper concludes that effective management of these projects requires multilateral cooperation, conflict resolution mechanisms, and strategic diplomacy. This study contributes to understanding the evolving geopolitical landscape by highlighting the potential for new conflict fronts associated with these major infrastructure initiatives.