The Belt and Road initiative in Italy: Five case studies

The article examines whether Italy's participation in the China-led Belt and Road Initiative has intensified bilateral collaboration and addressed concerns. It finds that while risks exist, they are largely unsubstantiated, and the initiative has brought about positive changes in various fields of cooperation.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 168 pages
Publication date: 16 May 2023
Publisher: Peter Lang AG, Internationaler Verlag der Wissenschaften

The decision of Italy to officially join the China-led Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) has ignited a passionate and contentious debate. In order to provide a comprehensive analysis, this volume examines five key areas of cooperation to assess whether the bilateral agreement has achieved the desired intensification of collaboration between Italy and China as envisioned by the Italian government at the time. Furthermore, it explores whether the concerns surrounding the BRI have materialized or remain mere speculation.

The contributions presented in this volume will shed light on the complex interplay of potential risks and unsubstantiated assumptions. It will highlight both the opportunities and challenges that arise from Italy's involvement in the BRI, emphasizing the need for a balanced and informed approach. By examining the experiences and perspectives of experts in various fields, the volume aims to contribute to a better understanding of the BRI and its implications for Italy, the broader European region, and the global landscape.

The decision of Italy to officially join the China-led Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) has ignited a passionate and contentious debate.

In order to provide a comprehensive analysis, this volume examines five key areas of cooperation to assess whether the bilateral agreement has achieved the desired intensification of collaboration between Italy and China as envisioned by the Italian government at the time.

Furthermore, it explores whether the concerns surrounding the BRI have materialized or remain mere speculation.

The contributions presented in this volume will shed light on the complex interplay of potential risks and unsubstantiated assumptions.

It will highlight both the opportunities and challenges that arise from Italy's involvement in the BRI, emphasizing the need for a balanced and informed approach.

By examining the experiences and perspectives of experts in various fields, the volume aims to contribute to a better understanding of the BRI and its implications for Italy, the broader European region, and the global landscape.

Weight: 225g
Dimension: 210 x 148 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9783034344968
Edition number: New ed