This study will conduct a comprehensive analysis of the BRI and other cross-border connectivity initiatives in Asia (e.g., ASEAN and ASEAN-India). It will quantify the country-level economic and welfare benefits of various economic corridors that have been proposed by using a Computational General Equilibrium model. It will also conduct a perception survey of Asian opinion leaders on the BRI and other initiatives focusing mainly on the non-economic dimensions of the BRI including the downsides and risks associated with the BRI. The study will enable us to offer a balanced evidence- based as well as perception-based recommendations. This study will result in, at least, two journal articles.