Gopal Ratnoo

Gopal Ratnoo is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Higher Education, Government of Rajasthan, India. His primary research focuses on China's Belt and Road Initiative (BRI), with special emphasis on the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC). He critically examines the strategic, economic, geopolitical, and security dimensions of these initiatives, particularly their implications for South Asia, regional stability, and India's strategic interests. His work analyses the broader connectivity projects, debt sustainability concerns, and shifting power dynamics in the Indo-Pacific region. Mr. Ratnoo regularly contributes to academic discussions, seminars, and policy dialogues on China's growing global footprint and its impact on India's foreign policy.