Journal of Qujing Normal University ›› 2025, Vol. 44 ›› Issue (6): 9-15.

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The Geostrategic Significance of the Wakhan Corridor and Paths for Regional Security Cooperation

MA Hebin   

  1. School of Oriental Languages, Jilin International Studies University, Changchun Jilin 013117, China
  • Received:2025-09-20 Published:2025-12-30

Abstract: The unique geopolitical pattern of the Wakhan Corridor, shaped by its geographical features and historical background, along with the strategic interests of major countries, profoundly influences the methods and goals of regional security cooperation. The existing security cooperation mechanisms centered on the Wakhan Corridor and their effectiveness are studied to propose practical paths for cross-regional security cooperation. The research shows that as a crucial corridor connecting Central Asia and South Asia, the Wakhan Corridor holds great geostrategic significance and has attracted extreme attention from relevant countries. Non-traditional security threats such as terrorism, extremism, and transnational crimes can only be addressed by effective multilateral cooperation mechanisms and implementation of regional security cooperation among relevant countries to promote long-term regional social stability and orderly economic development.

Key words: Wakhan Corridor, geostrategic, regional security cooperation, non-traditional security threats

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