India-China Relations Archives - Page 3 of 21

A New Equilibrium with China: Near simultaneous rise of neighbours is not unprecedented in Asia

Will the next meeting between PM Modi and President Xi at the Xiamen BRICS Summit lead to what Foreign Secretary Jaishankar has described as a new equilibrium?

Mukul Sanwal
August 25, 2017
IDSA Comments

From Doklam Standoff to a Trade War? India initiates review of IT imports from China

India’s decision to review the imports of IT products from China could turn out to be its Achilles Heel, given that they constitute a key constituent of Chinese exports to India.

Munish Sharma
August 18, 2017
IDSA Comments

Doklam, China’s Strategic Calculus and India’s Policy Options

To effectively cope with the PRC’s hostile attitude, India needs to reduce the power asymmetry, articulate a clear security policy based on a realistic threat assessment, reorganise the military, and revamp the border management mechanism.

G.G. Dwivedi
August 11, 2017
IDSA Comments

The Doklam Standoff – Should India Project its Stand More Vigorously?

The Doklam standoff has emerged as a litmus test for India in terms of how resolutely it can stand up against an increasingly hegemonic China to protect the interests of Bhutan as well as its own interests.

Ashok Sajjanhar
August 11, 2017
IDSA Comments

India and China Need to Move Past Tensions

The strategic dialogue should focus on the fundamentals of shared beliefs and political culture, and be supported by widespread engagement at the provincial, governmental and academic levels.

M.S. Prathibha
March 29, 2017
IDSA Comments

To deal with China, India needs to return to strategic fundamentals

It is time to engage in a dialogue process not just for enhancing strategic trust but also to think more cunningly about how to benefit from China’s riches by gaining access to Chinese credit and technology, and securing markets for Indian products.

P. Stobdan
March 21, 2017
IDSA Comments

When the Taiwanese Came Calling: Chinese Reaction and the Indian Response

Clarity, firmness and sticking to the positive territory of the relations have to be essential elements in India’s approach towards Taiwan.

Agni-V and Strategic Signalling

In view of China’s adverse reaction to India’s missile testing, this year’s Republic Day parade could have been used for strategic signalling to arrogant entities questioning India’s ‘strategic autonomy’. Nuclear deterrence is also about demonstration and display of capabilities. If you have it, then flaunt it!

Ajey Lele
February 09, 2017
IDSA Comments

China’s White Paper on Asia Pacific Security Cooperation: An Assessment

Through this white paper, China has affirmed its regional ambitions and aims to shape the regional security agenda in the Asia Pacific on its stated terms.

Abhay Kumar Singh
January 19, 2017
Issue Brief

Smart diplomacy: exploring China-India synergy, by P.S. Suryanarayana

In Smart Diplomacy: Exploring China-India Synergy, P.S. Suryanarayana has sought to answer the questions: ‘Will China and India live at peace with each other? Will they be able to overcome the deficit of trust between them? Will they be able to find amicable solutions to their disputes over their borders, Pakistan, Tibet, rivers, and trade, etc.?’ (p. iv). These questions, raised by Ambassador Tommy Koh in his foreword to the book, concern all those who want a stable and productive future for the two countries that Suryanarayana characterizes as the sunrise powers of the 21st century.