New Article on China’s Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) by Dr. Ivo Ganchev
Dr. Ivo Ganchev, Founding Director of the Centre for Regional Integration, has released his latest publication, “China and the BRI Ten Years On: Geopolitics and Development”, offering a comprehensive analysis of the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) a decade after its inception. Published as part of the Regional Policy Insights series by the Centre for Regional Integration, the article dives deep into China’s expanding global influence through the BRI and its intersecting role with other initiatives like the Global Development Initiative (GDI) and the Global Security Initiative (GSI).
Building on his in-depth interview with Martin Zubko on the IR thinker podcast, Dr. Ganchev examines how the BRI has transformed from an infrastructure-focused project to a key pillar in China’s overarching global strategy. He explores the initiative’s geopolitical and economic significance, while also addressing key challenges such as debt sustainability, transparency, and the influence of China’s policies on global governance structures.
This new analysis highlights the BRI’s evolving role in geopolitics and international development, particularly in the context of other global initiatives such as the EU’s Global Gateway and multilateral platforms like BRICS and the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO). Dr. Ganchev also reflects on the financial challenges faced by BRI projects and the strategic importance of infrastructure investments across Asia, Africa, and beyond.
The article is essential reading for international business leaders, policymakers, academics, and students of international relations seeking a nuanced understanding of China’s evolving role on the global stage.
Download the full text from the Centre for Regional Integration.
