Abstract
BRI, when compared with any other connectivity project in the 21st century, can indisputably be regarded as the greatest project considering its size and diversity. Yet, the real significance of this project isn't linked to its size; it is the paradigm and the spirit behind it. Cooperation, inclusiveness and win-win approach, being the main elements of this development model, makes it a completely distinct paradigm, from what has been in practice since last over 200 years in the world, under the Colonial Culture of Domination, to benefit from the opportunities offered by the over powering trend of globalization. Although China now enjoys a greater global influence, many of the other powerful international and regional players, while may like to benefit from the project, might not reconcile with the approach that has laid the foundation of BRI. Thus, while the physical and functional aspects of the BRI would naturally attract the maximum attention, an aggressive communication strategy advancing the spirit of BRI is a prerequisite to make the project a real success. While this is important for each and every region (and country) involved in BRI, the regions and countries sharing borders with China naturally occupy special significance; since the physical connectivity cannot be achieved without taking them on board. This paper, after elaborating the above perspective discusses in the final part CPEC experience as an example in the overall context.
Highlights
Globalization and the Journey of DevelopmentGlobalization, if seen as mobility of human beings and goods and the facilities to connect them with one another, this process existed in human lives since centuries
A shorter version of the paper was presented in the conference on China-South Asia Communication Under Belt and Maritime Silk Road Initiative (BRI), held under the aucipices of the Institute of South Asian Studies (ISAS), Sichuan University, Chengdu-China on December 18, 2017
A number of themes could be identified which can be found discussed quite frequently in the mainstream national and/or international media and in the ever-growing social media networks. Some of these are primarily targeting the international audience such as: CPEC is passing through a disputed territory; it would increase Chinese military presence with troops stationed in Pakistan; China would develop a military base at Gwadar etc
Summary
Abstract [BRI, when compared with any other connectivity project in the 21st century, can indisputably be regarded as the greatest project considering its size and diversity. China enjoys a greater global influence, many of the other powerful international and regional players, while may like to benefit from the project, might not reconcile with the approach that has laid the foundation of BRI. While the physical and functional aspects of the BRI would naturally attract the maximum attention, an aggressive communication strategy advancing the spirit of BRI is a prerequisite to make the project a real success. While this is important for each and every region (and country) involved in BRI, the regions and countries sharing borders with China naturally occupy special significance; since the physical connectivity cannot be achieved without taking them on board. This paper, after elaborating the above perspective discusses in the final part CPEC experience as an example in the overall context. – Author.]
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