US and China: Not a G2 reboot, but possibly a G2 overlay
New Delhi must sharpen diplomatic signalling and make it clear to partners and rivals alike that it values open regional architectures
An India-China tango is unlikely at present
There are legitimate questions about the assessment that there are far more convergences than differences between the two countries
Trump-Xi meeting: What it means for India in the G-2 world
As Trump’s trade-driven strategy begins to reorder the region, Delhi must re-examine long-held assumptions about American purpose, Chinese ambition, and the strategic space available to middle powers such as India
C Raja Mohan writes: When Trump meets Xi, will a new global order emerge?
The so-called ‘global peace plan’ is unlikely to contain binding commitments or operational timelines. Rather, it will serve as a political document projecting the shared responsibility of Washington and Beijing […]
C Raja Mohan writes | Trump’s visit to Asia: Flux in US-China ties has consequences for Asian nations
Many worry Trump might sacrifice Taiwan or other Asian interests for a deal with China. Yet, signs from Trump’s Asia tour suggest continuity as well as adjustment
C Raja Mohan writes: China’s parade, Asia’s divide
Modi’s decision to skip China’s military pageant days after SCO speaks of impracticality of Eurasian coalition