India-China Relations: A New Paradigm

India-China relations may not be ideal in the narrative of a bilateral relationship between the countries. But given the complexity of the engagement and interaction between the two countries and taking into account the divergent political systems, the unresolved territorial issues, compulsions of geo-politics, the quest for resources and markets, and aspirations of the two countries for global influence and power, the relations between the two countries are certainly a matter of reassurance and optimism. In spite of the occasional hiccups, the two countries have shown a certain degree of resilience and have learnt to live together.

About the Author

Dr Rup Narayan Das is a Senior Fellow at the Institute for Defence Studies and Analyses (IDSA), on deputation from the Lok Sabha Secretariat, where he is Director in the Research Division. He holds a Ph.D from the School of International Studies, Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU).

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