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100	1		_aT.V. Paul
245			_aWhy balancing towards China is not effective: understanding the Belt and Road's Initiative (BRI) strategic role/ _cT.V. Paul
260			_c2019
520			_aBRI 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.
650			_aCHINA
650			_aASEAN
773			_aRSIS Commentary : No 049, 20 March 2019 (F31)
856			_uhttps://www.rsis.edu.sg/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/CO19049.pdf _zClick link for online access
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