The Belt and Road Initiative (BRI), launched by China in 2013, represents a significant endeavor aimed at enhancing global trade routes and infrastructure projects across Asia, Africa, and Europe. The initiative has sparked a range of responses globally due to its vast economic and geopolitical implications. At NYU Shanghai, the study of the BRI is approached through a variety of research networks and projects, reflecting the university's commitment to understanding and analyzing this complex, multifaceted initiative.