IMEC, Regional Fragmentation, and the Limits of Global Connectivity
May 29, 2026
IMEC reflects India’s ambition to become a global connectivity hub, but without stability in South Asia, no corridor can transform Eurasia.
IMEC reflects India’s ambition to become a global connectivity hub, but without stability in South Asia, no corridor can transform Eurasia.
The rivalry between China’s BRI and IMEC is reshaping global geopolitics around the control of strategic corridors and supply chains.
The war in Iran is delaying the development of the IMEC, but a lasting weakening of Tehran could ultimately secure this strategic project.
Macron’s visit to India accelerated the implementation of the Horizon 2047 roadmap by strengthening cooperation between the two countries.
The EU–India trade agreement marks a historic step toward deeper economic integration and a strengthened strategic partnership.
Amid rising U.S. protectionism, both India and China are facing economic pressures that could create opportunities for cooperation.
China’s construction of the world’s largest hydropower dam on the Brahmaputra raises serious concerns for India and Bangladesh.
India’s unilateral suspension of the Indus Waters Treaty marks a dangerous precedent in international law.
The May 2025 military escalation between India and Pakistan reignited global concerns over South Asian stability.
The IMEC emerges as a strategic counter to China’s Belt and Road Initiative, aiming to provide a collaborative trade route.
