ASPI Report and Video: Weaponizing the Belt and Road Initiative

The Asia Society Policy Institute’s recent report, “Weaponizing the Belt and Road Initiative,” examines key BRI projects in the Indo-Pacific and explores relevant Chinese doctrine, the involvement of the People’s Liberation Army with BRI, and assesses the potential military and geo-strategic advantages to China from BRI ports and other projects.

Click here to read the report.

At the launch event for the new Asia Society Policy Institute report “Weaponizing the Belt and Road Initiative,” ASPI Vice President for International Security and Diplomacy Daniel Russel discussed China's signature foreign policy initiative with Elina Noor, director of political-security affairs at ASPI, and Admiral (ret.) Scott Swift, formerly commander of the U.S. Pacific Fleet. The conversation was moderated by ChinaFile editor Susan Jakes.

Click here to watch the video. (1 hr., 2 min.)