T.V. Paul <br/><br/>
Why balancing towards China is not effective: understanding the Belt and Road's Initiative (BRI) strategic role/ 
T.V. Paul 
 -  2019 
<br/><br/> BRI has usually been analysed for its economic and geopolitical importance. There is a third crucial function of BRI − the prevention of military as well as soft balancing coalitions against Beijing by smaller Asian states along with countries such as the US and India. BRI thus is a major instrument in the hands of China in its wedge strategy in the Indo-Pacific. 
<br/><br/><label>Subjects--Topical Terms: </label><br/>CHINA<br/>ASEAN