India, China and the Great Power Competition: Strategic Considerations and Geopolitical Challenges

Over the years, China has developed a strong military and defense ecosystem which has widened the power equation between the two global powerhouses. China’s diversion from the United States could pose a major problem for India as the remarkable power difference could lead China to influence any nation it wants. While some call this an India-China alliance in the making, others think of China’s rise as systematic in nature, ready to dominate any nation. However, India needs to rethink its strategies and call for a fresh review of the India-China Policy. India might need to implement a fundamental shift in its approach to China given the resources and extenuating circumstances with hostile borders on its Eastern and Western fronts. These arising conflicts are therefore a chance for India to expand its military strength, understand its strategic partners and reinvent its policies.

Speakers:

Rajeswari Pillai Rajagopalan:

Head of the Nuclear and Space Policy Initiative, Observer Research Foundation (ORF)

Amitabh Mattoo:

Professor, School of International Studies, Jawaharlal Nehru University

Sylvia Mishra:

Researcher, Co-Chair: WCAPS CBRN and IWIR y

Arpit Chaturvedi (Moderator):

Co-founder and CEO, Global Policy Insights, Co- Chair: IWIR