The Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) has long been synonymous with scale. From sprawling railways across continents to monumental ports and industrial corridors, the initiative’s early years were defined by mega-projects—linear, capital-intensive, and globally ambitious. These projects captured headlines and reshaped trade networks, but they also faced challenges: environmental impact, financing sustainability, geopolitical scrutiny, and … Continue reading From Mega‑Projects to ‘Small & Beautiful’: The BRI Strategic Reset for 2026