The Counter-BRI Framework: Rethinking Economic Statecraft and Investment Competition

Authors

  • Melisa Altintas Georgetown University School of Foreign Service Author
  • Ashton Basak Georgetown University School of Foreign Service Author
  • Zubin Battaglia Georgetown University School of Foreign Service Author
  • Maya Belorusskiy Georgetown University School of Foreign Service Author
  • Kristina Georgieva Georgetown University School of Foreign Service Author
  • Rohan Jois Georgetown University School of Foreign Service Author
  • Luke Madden Georgetown University School of Foreign Service Author

Abstract

The article argues that following China's 2013 Belt and Road Initiative launch, the United States has lacked an adequate competitive response. The authors propose a framework enabling strategic economic engagement abroad, including a counter-BRI strategy and tactical reforms to U.S. government international development policy processes.

Author Biography

  • Melisa Altintas, Georgetown University School of Foreign Service
    Undergraduate student at Georgetown University's School of Foreign Service and economic statecraft researcher for The Concord Group.

Published

2025-01-01

Issue

Vol. 1 No. 1 (2025): Issue 1

Section

Insight