A history of economic connections across the Asian landmass -- Asia divided : China and Central Asia during the Soviet era -- Five independent states : 1991-2013 -- The BRI : Central Asian case studies.

"A revelatory vision of the world today, as it is seen by the rising powers of the East. "All roads used to lead to Rome. Now they lead to Beijing." So argues Peter Frankopan in this timely and visionary new book about the present and future of a world that is changing dramatically before our...