Western Counter‑Initiative to BRI: How PGII Promotes Transparent, Democracy‑Anchored Infrastructure

As of mid‑2025, global infrastructure diplomacy is at a turning point. Western China’s Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) still dominates with its trillion-dollar network linking Asia, Africa, and Europe. But in G7 capitals, a new narrative is growing: the Partnership for Global Infrastructure and Investment (PGII). It positions itself as a values-driven, transparent, democratic alternative […]