Since President Xi launched the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) in September 2013, the global infrastructure development strategy has been a focus of many contemporary studies on China. Many academics and professionals have investigated several issues surrounding the sources of funding, project viability, accusations of tricking countries into ‘debt traps’ and implications of elite capture under the BRI. Despite the occasional criticisms, the BRI remains attractive to many countries in need of infrastructure development and investment. As of January 2023, 151 countries have signed up. In this podcast episode, Claudia Chia, Research Analyst, ISAS, discusses with Ammar Malik, Senior Research Scientist, AidData, the evolution of BRI over the last 10 years and the challenges it faces in Pakistan.
Episode 243: The Climate Discourse in Indian Elections
Episode 242: Infrastructure and Connectivity between China and Nepal
Episode 241: Development and Climate Change in the Himalayas
Episode 240: State of Democracy in Sri Lanka and Public Trust in Democratic Institutions
Episode 239: India-Pakistan Trade Ties - Possible Revival?
Episode 238: 13th WTO Ministerial Conference - Global Perspective
Episode 237: India in an Evolving Global Landscape
Episode 236: Farmers’ Protest in India
Episode 235: Social Media and the Indian Elections
Episode 234: 13th WTO Ministerial Conference Outcomes
Episode 233: Decoding the Indian Political Landscape Ahead of 2024 General Elections
Episode 232: Bhutan's LDC Graduation
Episode 231: The Elections in Pakistan 2024
Episode 230: India Budget Analysis 2024
Episode 229: Transformations of South Asian cities and Politics of Space in Sri Lanka
Episode 228: Strategic Outlook for South Asia in 2024 - Strategic Technologies
Episode 227: Strategic Outlook for South Asia in 2024 - Trade and Economics
Episode 226: Strategic Outlook for South Asia in 2024 - Politics and Governance Edition
Episode 225: Strategic Outlook For South Asia in 2024 - Foreign Policy Edition
Episode 224: Food Security - Opportunities, Challenges and Way Ahead for South Asia and Beyond
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