Georgia Bridge: Balancing the EU and China in the Middle Corridor Strategy

Georgia Bridge: Balancing the EU and China in the Middle Corridor Strategy

Georgia has long occupied a unique place on the map—a small but strategically crucial country nestled between Europe and Asia, the Black Sea and the Caspian. In 2025, its role as a geo-economic bridge is gaining renewed focus under the leadership of Prime Minister Irakli Kobakhidze. With the rise of the Middle Corridor—a transport and […]

How the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) Impacts the Global Supply Chain

How the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) Impacts the Global Supply Chain

Do you ever wonder how your electronics, clothes, or even food travel across the world to reach you? Behind many of those journeys lies a network of logistics routes — and one of the most ambitious efforts to reshape those networks is China’s Belt and Road Initiative (BRI). Discover how China’s Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) […]

The Role of Europe in China’s Belt and Road Initiative (BRI): Cooperation or Caution?

The Role of Europe in China’s Belt and Road Initiative (BRI): Cooperation or Caution?

In an era marked by shifting geopolitical landscapes and economic realignments, Europe’s engagement with China’s Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) stands as a powerful case study in balancing ambition with caution. Launched in 2013, the BRI seeks to deepen global trade and economic integration through massive infrastructure investments. With trade routes extending across Asia, Africa, […]

Green or Not? Environmental Concerns Around Belt and Road (BRI) Projects

Green or Not? Environmental Concerns Around Belt and Road (BRI) Projects

Infrastructure brings progress—but what’s the environmental price of connecting the globe? As China’s Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) forges ahead with roads, railways, pipelines, and ports across over 140 countries, questions about its ecological footprint have become urgent. Explore the environmental challenges and evolving green sustainability efforts tied to China’s Belt and Road Initiative (BRI), with insights. From tropical […]

BRI and Central Asia: Reviving Trade or Reinforcing Dependence?

BRI and Central Asia: Reviving Trade or Reinforcing Dependence?

For centuries, Central Asia served as the beating heart of global trade—its ancient Silk Road routes connecting empires from China to Europe. Today, the region finds itself once again at the center of geopolitical attention, thanks to China’s Belt and Road Initiative (BRI). Explore how China’s Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) is reshaping Central Asia’s infrastructure […]

Belt and Road (BRI) in 2025: What’s Next for China’s Ambitious Global Project?

Belt and Road (BRI) in 2025: What’s Next for China’s Ambitious Global Project?

Launched in 2013, China’s Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) has redefined the scale of international development finance and connectivity. With projects spanning over 150 countries and investments exceeding $1 trillion, the BRI has become a central feature of China’s foreign policy and global influence. A forward-looking analysis of China’s Belt and Road Initiative in 2025—new […]

Nurly Zhol 2025: Building Kazakhstan’s Backbone as BRI Local Counterpart

Nurly Zhol 2025: Building Kazakhstan’s Backbone as BRI Local Counterpart

Kazakhstan’s sweeping steppe, central location, and long-standing role as a Eurasian crossroads position it uniquely within China’s Belt and Road Initiative (BRI). But rather than simply ride China’s strategic vision, Kazakhstan responded with its own nationally crafted and locally led counterpart: Nurly Zhol, meaning “Bright Path.” Launched in 2014 and revamped in 2020 under President Tokayev, […]

Georgia–China BRI Collaboration in Digital & Environmental Sectors

Georgia–China BRI Collaboration in Digital & Environmental Sectors

When Georgia joined China’s Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) in 2015, the goal was simple: build roads, ports, and logistics networks. It was all about physical infrastructure. But that focus has shifted. The digital BRI partnership now includes digital innovation, green energy, trade, and culture. Georgia is no longer just building bridges—it’s connecting ideas. China, […]

Tourism Silk Road: BRI-Funded Cultural Heritage Preservation & Authentic Revival

Tourism Silk Road: BRI-Funded Cultural Heritage Preservation & Authentic Revival

While the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) is often associated with roads, railways, and ports, its quieter revolution lies in cultural preservation. Since its inception, the BRI has expanded into the restoration and revitalization of some of the world’s most iconic historical sites. From ancient mosques in Central Asia to desert citadels in the Middle […]