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Road to Peace or Bone of Contention? The Impact of the Belt and Road Initiative on Conflict States
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Hessische Stiftung Friedens- und Konfliktforschung
Abstract Ever since its announcement in 2013, China's "Belt and Road Initiative" (BRI) has attracted significant attention from international observers, covering its impact on fields ranging from economic integration to geopolitics. However, the peace and security implications of the BRI have seen compar... view more
Ever since its announcement in 2013, China's "Belt and Road Initiative" (BRI) has attracted significant attention from international observers, covering its impact on fields ranging from economic integration to geopolitics. However, the peace and security implications of the BRI have seen comparatively little interest, despite the heavy concentration of BRI-related investments in highly fragile and conflict-prone environments. This report focuses on BRI projects and their transformative impact on conflict dynamics in four of these countries: Pakistan, Myanmar, Kyrgyzstan and Uganda. It also provides some practical suggestions for improving local outcomes and strengthening international cooperation.... view less
Keywords
China; international relations; economic relations; geopolitics; peace policy; security policy; conflict potential; Pakistan; Myanmar; Kyrgyzstan; Uganda; international cooperation
Classification
International Relations, International Politics, Foreign Affairs, Development Policy
Peace and Conflict Research, International Conflicts, Security Policy
Document language
English
Publication Year
2021
City
Frankfurt am Main
Page/Pages
34 p.
Series
PRIF Reports, 1
ISBN
978-3-946459-61-3
Status
Published Version; reviewed