Continental, Maritime and Aerial Aspect of the‘One Belt One Road’: India’s Perspective
https://doi.org/10.46272/2587-8476-2015-0-4-141-149
Abstract
The “One Belt One Road” initiative, is mainly to increase the regional cooperation and develop trade and economic collaboration. Nonetheless, with the OBOR initiatives China is also seen using commerce as a tool to expand its geopolitical and geostrategic influence. This article tries to highlight various aspects on “One Belt One Road”. The article would try to bring forth the insights, which helps in understanding the debates on new geo-political reality and trade and economic development through possible regional cooperation.
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About the Author
N. Das Kundu
United Service Institution of India, New Delhi
India
India
Senior Research Advisor, Center for Strategic Studies and Simulations
India
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Das Kundu N. Continental, Maritime and Aerial Aspect of the‘One Belt One Road’: India’s Perspective. Journal of International Analytics. 2015;(4):141-149. https://doi.org/10.46272/2587-8476-2015-0-4-141-149
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