We sit down with Ammar A. Malik, a distinguished senior research scientist at AidData, for an enlightening discussion on the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI). In this video, Ammar shares his expertise and knowledge to help us understand the BRI, its original goals, criticisms, successes, and what we can expect in the coming years. The Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) is a Chinese global infrastructure and development project launched in 2013 to foster connectivity with Global South partners. It has faced criticisms regarding debt and project quality but has strengthened China's global role and 'China model.' Its future may involve slower growth due to increasing debt distress. This discussion offers valuable insights into the BRI's significance on the global stage. About the speaker: https://www.ncuscr.org/video/bri-ten/ Read the transcript here: https://www.ncuscr.org/podcast/bri-ten/ ______________________________________________________________________________________ ► Subscribe to our channel: https://ncuscr.video/subscribe-youtube ► Check out the rest of our videos and podcasts here: https://www.ncuscr.org/media ► Follow @NCUSCR on Twitter: http://twitter.com/ncuscr ► Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NCUSCR ► Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/ncuscr ► Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ncuscr ► Weibo: https://weibo.com/ncuscr ► Visit our website for the latest information on our upcoming events, programs, digital content, and more: https://www.ncuscr.org/ ► Support our mission to promote understanding and cooperation between the United States and China: https://secure.givelively.org/donate/ncuscr/promote-engagement