CHINA’S BELT AND ROAD INITIATIVE
China is dominating the new world order with its economic might. It is constantly expanding its influence around the world with its ambitious Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) by connecting Asia with Africa and Europe via Silk Road Economic Belt and Maritime Silk Road networks. The topic principally attempts to trace China’s development projects around the world and bring high-caliber intellectual analysis, develop in-depth academic research providing professional research findings and recommendations regarding the “Belt and Road Initiative”.
ARTICLES
Nepal’s BRI Drive: What Lies Ahead?
Although, the Himalayan state deserves better treatment from India, shifting the core focus to Beijing would not work for the country keeping its long-term socio-economic objectives in mind.
China’s Digital BRI in the wake of COVID-19: Opportunities and Challenges
Digital technology will have an amplified role to play in people’s lives. The pandemic has already proven that China can be a global provider of digital infrastructure. With its already established digital prowess, China has the potential to play the global leader even in the post-COVID-19 world.
Belt and Road Initiative and Impact on Bangladesh
The lack of time is a big concern regarding the completion of mega-projects because Bangladesh still has backlogs in terms of implementing huge infrastructural projects. The threat to environmental protection, as opposed to the implementation of mega-projects, is also a million-dollar dilemma for Bangladesh. To mitigate these challenges, it is essential to coordinate on economic development strategies and policies.
China as a World Leader: Assessing Implications of COVID-19, BRI and a “Global Common Destiny”
China watchers had been sceptical of whether China will be a responsible global power as and when it replaces the United States in the pursuit of Pax-Sinica. The liberal order, despite all its faults, represents global peace, order and transparency, and highlights the values of democracy and freedom.
BRI, COVID-19 Pandemic and Its Depressing Impacts on ASEAN
Chinese government attempting to recover from its tarnished image in the world. It may take months to see all the ramifications of the COVID-19 Pandemic that will unfold in BRI countries. It is highly doubtful that BRI can regain its strength in next couple of years.
China’s Assertive Actions Continue Despite the Spread of COVID-19
COVID-19 may significantly shape the US’s China policy. Some US officials call the pandemic this generation’s “Pearl Harbor.” The COVID-19 crisis will affect the outcome of the US presidential election in November and attitudes toward China. Once the US overcomes the virus’s peak its China strategy and the approach that the US chooses will affect the security situation throughout the Indo-Pacific.
Crisis versus Opportunity: India’s Response to COVID-19
India is an economic and military power, which can propel India in the direction of global power heterogeneity composing of multipolarity. India can also occupy the global supply chain of pharmaceutical production in the world.
Recent Trends in Russia-China Relations
Russia will continue to take strong measures aimed at harmonizing integration processes in Eurasia, pairing the EAEU and the Belt and Road Initiative, and the formation of a Greater Eurasian Partnership. In this regard, the development of partnership with China, as a key player in the region, will be a priority for Russia’s foreign policy.