India's China Dilemma: The Lost Equilibrium and Widening Asymmetries

The balance of power has shifted, making it difficult for India and China to find a new equilibrium and understanding. Factors such as India's rise, relations with major and middle powers, strategic and economic partnerships, and the Quad and Indo-Pacific Strategy will determine India-China coexistence, cooperation, and competition.

Format: Hardback
Length: 308 pages
Publication date: 28 February 2022
Publisher: Pentagon Press

The once-existing equilibrium and understanding between India and China, which was founded on the premise that both countries were at similar stages of development and required to maximize their complementarities and potentialities, appears to have shifted. This shift is largely attributed to the changing power dynamics, which have favored China. Reestablishing a new equilibrium and fostering understanding between these two nations will not be an easy task, particularly given India's asymmetrical relationship with China.

The nature of India-China coexistence, cooperation, and competition will be shaped by various factors. These include the speed at which India's rise narrative regains traction, the dynamics of India-China relations with major and middle powers, strategic and economic partnerships with regional blocks such as the Quad and Indo-Pacific Strategy, India's role in global supply chains, and other critical factors.

This book, organized by author B. R. Deepak, presents a collection of his articles from the Sunday Guardian. These articles delve into the multifaceted relationship between India and China, offering insights into their historical, political, economic, and strategic dimensions. By examining these articles, readers gain a deeper understanding of the complex dynamics that shape India-China relations and the challenges and opportunities that lie ahead.

Weight: 588g
Dimension: 162 x 238 x 26 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9789390095452