China's Belt and Road Initiative: Geopolitical Implications and Strategies for Countering

The chapter explores China's Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) and its geopolitical significance, tracing back to historical geopolitical theories and Chinese maritime ambitions. It discusses the intersection of communist ideology, Xi Jinping thought, and China's global influence strategy, highlighting the need to understand both ideology and geopolitics. Strategies for countering China's BRI are discussed, including indirectly targeting China's weaknesses, such as challenging censorship practices and leveraging the dominance of the US dollar in global finance.