China’s Belt and Road Initiative (BRI): Geoeconomic Tool or Global Debt Trap?

Bio: Anirudh is a second-year Master of Public Policy (MPP) student at the Kautilya School of Public Policy, with strong academic and professional interests in urban development, economic policy, and global affairs. He is interested in addressing complex policy challenges in rapidly urbanizing environments, promoting inclusive economic growth, and understanding the global governance systems that shape domestic policymaking. He aspires to work at the intersection of research and implementation to develop data-informed, equity-driven solutions that advance public welfare and sustainable development.