Belt and Road Initiative and South Asia 1st Edition

Belt and Road Initiative and South Asia (1st Edition) by Raj Kalyan Sharma delivers a clear, authoritative exploration of how the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) is reshaping economic, political and strategic landscapes across South Asia. This timely volume captures the complex interplay of infrastructure, trade, finance and diplomacy affecting India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, Nepal, Bhutan and the Maldives.

Engagingly written for students, policymakers, business leaders and regional observers, the book breaks down BRI’s project pipelines, corridors and financing models while situating them in local political economies. Through accessible analysis and real-world case studies, Sharma explains why pipelines and ports matter beyond construction — influencing trade routes, investment flows, security balances and regional integration.

Readers gain practical insight into opportunities and risks: who stands to benefit from enhanced connectivity, which projects provoke contestation, and how South Asian nations are recalibrating strategies toward China, multilateral lenders and neighboring partners. The text is especially useful for anyone researching regional development, international relations, geoeconomics or infrastructure diplomacy in South Asia.

Packed with contemporary perspectives and regional nuance, this first edition is an essential reference for understanding the BRI’s long-term implications across South Asia. Clear, well-structured and regionally focused, it’s the resource you need to navigate the strategic and economic currents transforming the subcontinent.

Order your copy today to deepen your understanding of the Belt and Road Initiative’s evolving role in South Asia and stay ahead in a rapidly changing regional landscape.

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