Regions in the Belt and Road Initiative

The book examines the relations between China and the states in specific regional groupings through empirical case studies, using Buzan and Waevers' regional security complexes framework to analyze the impact of the Belt and Road Initiative. It addresses questions such as the drivers of BRI cooperation, the effects of cooperation with the US, historical risk considerations, and regional responses.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 162 pages
Publication date: 29 April 2022
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

The Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) launched by China in 2013 has had a profound impact on Asia and beyond. This comprehensive book presents a collection of empirical case studies that examine the complex relations between China and various regional groupings, including South-East Asia, Central Asia, South Asia, the Persian Gulf, the Horn of Africa, and Central/Eastern Europe.

At the theoretical level, the authors draw upon the work of Buzan and Waevers on regional security complexes to develop a framework for analyzing the current and potential future effects of the BRI within these regions. The case studies delve into the extent to which different International Relations and International Political Economy theories explain changes in these relationships as the regional security environment evolves.

The contributors address a wide range of topics, including the domestic political and economic drivers influencing the level of BRI cooperation, the implications of cooperation with the United States, the historical political and economic risks associated with China's BRI engagement, and the motivations behind regional responses to the BRI, as well as the variations and rivalries in those responses.

This book is of immense interest to academics, researchers, and practitioners in the fields of Chinese foreign policy, International Relations, International Political Economy, and area studies. It will also be valuable to professionals in the corporate world, government agencies, and non-government organizations seeking to understand the intricacies of China's global engagement and its implications for regional and global stability.

Weight: 300g
Dimension: 234 x 156 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780367505301