The geostrategic impacts of One Belt One Road.
One Belt One Road (OBOR) is an inflexion point in China’s foreign policy. It builds on existing doctrines by ‘building capabilities’ and ‘striking some successes', but also presents a novel challenge to the established regional order. It has the potential to reshape the economic system and alter the balance of power in Asia. As such, it has the potential to pave the way for China’s ascendancy, at the expense of the United States and regional powers.
Russia will cautiously embrace OBOR, despite the potential implications for its influence in Central Asia.
India and Japan could expand on the ‘Asia-Africa Growth Corridor’ to promote an alternative vision for Asian connectivity.
The Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank will steer clear of OBOR projects that are dual-use or located in disputed areas.
