The Bangladesh-China-India-Myanmar (BCIM) Economic Corridor (EC) has been receiving increased public attention in the last few months because of a strong push by China. When implemented, the project promises mega cites, infrastructure, jobs and better living standards for people living in its fold. Is the BCIM EC really a gamechanger? Or will this project, like others proposed by China under its One Belt One Road (OBOR) initiative, result in the most benefit accruing only to the Chinese provinces involved? This paper discusses the issues related to OBOR and BCIM EC and attempts to chart a course for India for promoting security, peace and economic development in its northeastern region.

• Developing and Emerging Economies
• China
• India

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