China's Belt and Road Initiative and Its Alternatives: Competing or Complementary?
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India's constrained geography and the impact of recent events have led to the suggestion that joining China's Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) may be the most viable option for effectively integrating with South Asia, West Asia, Central Asia, Russia, and Europe. However, there are also discussions about multilateral alternatives to the BRI, such as the India-Middle East-Europe Economic Corridor (IMEC) and the Trans-African Corridor (TAC). These projects aim to connect domestic industries with emerging markets and shift the balance of soft power competition in Asia and Africa. The IMEC and TAC projects face significant challenges, including identifying financial sources and addressing environmental and labor concerns. The West is urged to draw lessons from the BRI and design sustainable devel...
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