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India-China relations
India’s Balancing Act Viewed Through Recent Military Exercises
By Rajeswari Pillai Rajagopalan
India dabbles in opposing camps, for example, engaging in simultaneous military exercises with both the U.S. and Russia in an effort to balance its strategic interests.
19th Round of India-China Border Talks Produces Joint Statement
By Sudha Ramachandran
This has brightened the prospects of a Xi-Modi handshake at the BRICS summit and of Xi attending the G-20 summit in Delhi.
Should We Expect a Thaw in China-India Relations Soon?
By Rajeswari Pillai Rajagopalan
With Xi possibly visiting India for the G-20 Summit in September, some hope for a tempering of tensions. But that might just be wishful thinking.
A Firsthand Account of the China-India Journalist Visa Spat
By Zhao Wencai
A journalist with Xinhua details the frustration of living in limbo amid bilateral tensions.
Why Was India’s SCO Summit Virtual?
By Catherine Putz
India’s quiet SCO summit speaks loudly enough as to the group's potential, or lack thereof.
China-India Border Escalations: A Triangular Explanation
By Ghulam Ali
Why have Sino-Indian border tensions exploded? Three factors are at work: the border disputes, the rise of nationalist leaders in both countries, and the impact of geopolitics.
India’s Foreign Minister Meets With Counterparts From China, Russia
By Krutika Pathi
New Delhi's relationship with Moscow, its Cold War ally, has remained strong. But Beijing gaining more sway over Moscow could prove frustrating for India.
Indian Defense Minister Visits Maldives
By Rajeswari Pillai Rajagopalan
The Maldives has remained one of India’s key maritime partners in the Indian Ocean neighborhood.
Chinese Defense Minister Li Shangfu’s Visit to India: Impact on China-India Relations
By Tien-sze Fang
The divergence between China and India on border issues was on full display. Nevertheless, Li's visit to New Delhi still holds some positive significance.
Medha Bisht on Understanding the China-Bhutan Boundary Dispute
By Sudha Ramachandran
“Territory is not being ceded by Bhutan. Rather, China has built a strong shi (strategic advantage) for itself by creating border infrastructure.”
China Says India Border Stable, Contrasting With Indian View
By Associated Press
Beijing would like India to put aside the border dispute and normalize relations.
Does China-Russia Cooperation Hurt India’s National Interests?
By Krzysztof Iwanek
India may have its own relations with Russia, but Moscow and Beijing’s closeness is a growing problem for New Delhi.