Beijing Military Parade – Signalling Alliances Beyond the US Sphere
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Tianjin Calculus: PM Modi’s Balancing Act Between Xi, Trump, and Strategic Autonomy
Pritam Sarbabidya Geopolitics is about shades of grey, where a nation’s strategic autonomy is not the absence of relationships but…
The Dragon and the Elephant Tango – India–China Strategic Alignment in the Shadow of Trump’s Tariff Hegemony
Sindhuri Sai Trump’s tariff war, intended to isolate China and pressure India, instead pushed the two Asian rivals into a…
Between Reconciliation and Rivalry: Understanding the Historical Wounds in Sino-Japanese Ties
Dr Lakshmi Karlekar & Tanishaa Pandey Even after China and Japan normalised diplomatic relations in 1972, the question of justice and reparations for Chinese…
Jaishankar’s China Visit: Navigating Normalisation and Strategic Concerns
Aayush Pal Foreign Minister Jaishankar’s visit to China is the first in five years. His visit to China is for…
India and China Take Major Step Towards Border Peace: 6 Key Points You Need to Know
Shobhil Shrivastava In a significant development that could reshape India-China relations, National Security Advisor (NSA) Ajit Doval and Chinese Foreign…
The Idea of a Civilization-state and its Influence on Indian and Chinese Foreign Policies
Dhruv Ashok In the 21st century; the rise in economic capabilities has led both China and India to showcase their…
Boys Play Big in Muddied Waters!
Badarinath KA US, China with diverse agendas coupled with religious extremist forces in Islam and evangelists may shrink open space…
China’s Power Play In the Garb of Economics: Xi Jinping’s Hanoi Sojourn and Vietnam’s Global Balancing Act
Though economic cooperation was the focal point, Xi aimed to align Hanoi with China's foreign policy vision, emphasizing…
Xi Jinping’s US Visit: A Balancing Act for the US and a Face Saver for China
Charushi Chakole Xi's call for peaceful coexistence and being a "partner and friend" underscores China's recognition of the need for…