China-India rivalry

With the commissioning of India’s second nuclear submarine, India is trying to bridge the gap with China and build up its strategic deterrence capabilities.

For both India and China, positioning themselves as successful peacemakers is not just about resolving the Ukraine crisis; it’s also about enhancing their global credibility as emergent powers. 

India sees its SCO membership as a means to increase engagements with the Eurasian region. However, India’s participation has several limitations.

By offering support during Colombo’s economic collapse, India has widened its footprint in Sri Lanka after a decade of losing ground to China.

India's options when it comes to Tibet are limited.

Was India caught off guard along the Line of Actual Control? Why?

Last year, both sides managed to safeguard improvements in the relationship, but without progress on the underlying causes of tension.

Sino-Indian rivalry expands to Nepal’s railway system.

India’s involvement in the SCO brings a diplomatic challenge and opportunities in energy, connectivity, and security.

Official documents from a 1966 Air India crash on Mont Blanc could shed light on a key time in India's modern history.

Today, space programs have very practical diplomatic and economic functions here on earth.

A deeper look at Dhaka’s role in an intensifying Great Game in the Indian Ocean.

The reason behind China's fierce reaction to India's recent missile tests.

India should use the G20 Summit at Hangzhou to build better relations with China.

Sadanand Dhume sits down with The Diplomat to discuss Modi's trip to China and India-China relations.