India and China’s decision to begin a formal delimitation exercise marks a quiet yet historic shift. While Washington watches from the sidelines, New Delhi engages Beijing directly—signalling a recalibration of regional priorities and the emergence of an India–China-defined Asian order.
Read MoreIndia’s outreach to China, marked by Ajit Doval’s meeting with Wang Yi, comes at a time of growing U.S.–India tariff friction, raising questions about whether shifting alliances could redefine Asia’s power balance and the contours of a new world order.
Read MoreBy Sanjeev Oak The recent Jaishankar–Wang Yi meeting in Astana carries wider resonance beyond border stability. Coming at a time when India–U.S. trade tensions over tariffs are intensifying, the dialogue underscores India’s attempt to balance great-power equations, prevent escalation with China, and retain strategic space in an evolving global economic
Read MoreBy Sanjeev Oak As India emerges as a global superpower, questions are being raised about whether its regional influence is diminishing. While factors that boost India’s global stature are evident, the dynamics within its immediate neighborhood tell a more complex story. The rise of India challenges China’s dominance, making Beijing
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