Tag: BRI

BRI: Economic Connectivity or a Debt-Trap?
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BRI: Economic Connectivity or a Debt-Trap?

BRI plays a significant role in the rise of China. Connects the Chinese economy with Asia, Europe and African markets. The involvement of Pakistan and other South Asian countries in BRI is a major concern for India. China is expanding Debt-Trap diplomacy through Belt and Road initiative. Many countries involved in BRI are witnessing economic […]

The BRI Quagmire and India
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The BRI Quagmire and India

The BRI quagmire challenges both the foreign policy of India and also its resolve to stand on its own despite pressures at home and abroad. The way ahead for India is to shed the romanticism of the past in its foreign policy and adapt a pragmatic and forthright intervention on matters that question its interests.

Geo-politics of BRI and China’s quest to become a ‘Superpower’
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Geo-politics of BRI and China’s quest to become a ‘Superpower’

The BRI initiated by China was portrayed as a challenge to a unipolar world in favor of multi-polarity, non-intervention in internal matters of other countries, egalitarian and fairer financial structures and institutions along with lasting partnerships for mutual development marked by cooperation not domination. However, BRI has morphed into anything but these objectives.