A decade of the belt and road initiative and its global impact.

The Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) is a project led by China that aims to create connections in infrastructure, economics, and culture across continents. This article presents a collection of scholarly papers that examine the impact of the BRI on international relations and economic development. The papers cover topics such as debt strategies, geopolitical tensions, legal systems, infrastructure investment, market integration, financial development, and the "soft connectivity" of rules under the BRI. The papers provide insights into the current state and future trajectory of the initiative, offering a comprehensive understanding of its economic and political implications. This resource is valuable for policymakers, academics, and professionals involved with or affected by the BRI. [Extracted from the article]