Corridors of Power: BRI, IMEC, and the Contest for the Emerging World Order
May 9, 2026
The rivalry between China’s BRI and IMEC is reshaping global geopolitics around the control of strategic corridors and supply chains.
The rivalry between China’s BRI and IMEC is reshaping global geopolitics around the control of strategic corridors and supply chains.
Pakistan and Iran have recently launched a strategic land corridor transforming regional trade toward Central Asia.
The UAE’s exit from OPEC marks a strategic turning point reflecting a structural transformation in global oil markets.
Europe can support Pakistan’s economic recovery, but only if domestic reforms ensure a stable and credible environment to attract investment.
Great power rivalry now unfolds through control of trade routes and infrastructure, where connectivity equals both power and vulnerability.
Two rival pipelines backed by Morocco and Algeria are racing to deliver Nigerian gas to a shrinking European market, in a strategic contest.
The war in the Middle East is reshaping global connectivity by weakening some corridors while strengthening others.
The China–Gwadar–Africa corridor aims to strengthen connectivity between Asia and Africa while developing a sustainable blue economy.
Global economic stability and growth largely depend on constructive economic dialogue between the United States and China.
Friedrich Merz’s visit to China reflects clear economic pragmatism amid strategic tensions and deepening interdependence.
