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China will host its second Belt and Road Forum in Beijing on April 26-27, two years after hosting its inaugural forum that was attended by dozens of world leaders and put a spotlight on Beijing’s massive signature initiative and its global leadership ambitions. This conference features two panels: The first discusses cross-regional trends and concerns about BRI, alternatives to the Chinese model of investment and development, and strategies for increasing the sustainability of international development efforts. The second panel examines the on-the-ground impact of BRI in South Asia, Southeast Asia, and Africa and implications for conflict dynamics in these regions.   Panel 1: Toward High-Quality Projects: Comparing BRI’s Implementation to Global Standards Samantha Custer Director of Policy Analysis, AidData Scott Morris Senior Fellow and Director of the U.S. Development Policy Initiative, Center for Global Development Pauline Muchina Public Education and Advocacy Coordinator, Africa Region, American F