Brahma Chellaney is a geostrategist and author of nine books, including "Asian Juggernaut: The Rise of China, India and Japan."
Beijing's debt-trap diplomacy likely to cost it dearly over the long term

Power lines near Nam Theun 2 dam in Khammouane province: Beijing has effectively taken control of Laos's electric grid. © Reuters
Brahma Chellaney is a geostrategist and author of nine books, including "Asian Juggernaut: The Rise of China, India and Japan."