Pakistan is deciding whether to align more closely with China-led SCO initiatives or maintain equidistance between major powers. A senior diplomat argues that fully committing to SCO frameworks would risk alienating Western donors. Which strategic concept best describes Pakistan's current approach of engaging multiple blocs without full commitment?
Q1. Pakistan is deciding whether to align more closely with China-led SCO initiatives or maintain equidistance between major powers. A senior diplomat argues that fully committing to SCO frameworks would risk alienating Western donors. Which strategic concept best describes Pakistan's current approach of engaging multiple blocs without full commitment?
Answer: Hedging strategy
Explanation: Hedging is the strategic behaviour of a smaller state that engages with multiple great powers without fully aligning with any, preserving policy flexibility and reducing the risks of both entrapment and abandonment — Pakistan's consistent approach to managing US-China competition.