India’s National Security Adviser met with China’s Foreign Minister, signaling a potential thaw in strained relations since the 2020 Galwan Valley clash.
While India’s ties with the U.S. strengthen as a counter to China, it faces the challenge of navigating its relationship with both superpowers.
Unlike the Cold War, the current U.S.-China rivalry features significant economic interdependence, making it different from the ideological conflicts of the past.
China has become a major global power, challenging U.S. dominance economically and militarily, yet the military gap remains significant for now.
The competition is less about ideology and more about securing global influence, with both nations focused on their national interests rather than ideological supremacy.
Russia plays a unique role in this dynamic, acting as a junior partner to China and complicating the bipolar landscape with its resources and military capabilities.
The Indo-Pacific region has become a focal point for U.S.-China competition, with India positioned as a potential counterbalance through alliances like the Quad and AUKUS.
India aims to protect its sovereignty and interests, balancing engagement with China while bolstering its military and geopolitical standing in a shifting global order.
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