Growing Role of China in South Asia through the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI)

Abstract

China's Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) is a strategic foreign policy initiative that was launched in 2013. Its goal is to achieve international trade and dominance by facilitating projects that focus on infrastructure development, economic growth, and cross-cultural exchange. In South Asia, the BRI has brought with it an extensive range of projects that have improved China's connectivity with the region. These projects offer a variety of opportunities for the countries involved, as they can utilize their resources to increase revenue while addressing a host of complex issues like debt traps, threats to sovereignty, and an unbalanced regional order. This research focuses on China's BRI initiatives in South Asia and their impact on the countries of the region. It will assist the nations of South Asia in making the most of the benefits and getting past the obstacles that the BRI presents.