India built IMEC to counter China’s BRI but how will Italy become its biggest gateway in India-Middle East-Europe corridor? <br> India’s India-Middle East-Europe Economic Corridor (IMEC), which is seen as a counter to China’s Belt and Road Initiative (BRI), is emerging as a major international trade route. In this evolving structure, Italy is becoming a crucial link. After stepping away from the BRI, Rome is now looking to establish itself as Europe’s main entry point for goods coming from India and West Asia.