At the G20 summit, a significant announcement emerged, not from the main stage, but from the sidelines. A new alliance was formed, and an ambitious infrastructure project, the EU-Middle East-India Corridor, was unveiled. This initiative, often referred to as the Modern Day Spice Route, is a bold challenge to China's Belt and Road or BRI. The Corridor aims to connect Europe, West Asia, and India through a network of railways and ports. The key players in this venture include India, Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, the European Union, France, Italy, Germany. The plan is to link rail and port facilities across West Asia, essentially creating a bridge that will expedite trade between India and Europe.