CHINA STUDIES
China Studies as a whole brings into perspective the rising power’s mounting economic, military and diplomatic clout that certainly has the aptitude to either overturn or sustain the current contemporary world order. The Center broadly examines China’s international strategic thinking and conduct, foreign and security policy, and the impact of domestic politics and economy on China’s foreign relations. It further addresses China’s emergence in the face of the world in flux, domestic politics, economy, society, culture, People’s Liberation Army and Tibet Autonomous Region and most importantly her engagement with each of South Asian country.
ARTICLES
Costs of India’s Under-balancing of China
India needs to recognize the fact that the other great and strong power would invest in its friendship only when they see potential in it. If India does not want to be contained in a narrow enemy circle, it needs to strongly and strategically respond to the threats from China.
Sino-Arab Relations: Trajectory Upgraded
Beijing was also able to garner the Arab support for its new flagship projects i.e. Global Development Initiative and the Global Security Initiative - the two sides agreeing to make all-out efforts to build a China-Arab community with a shared future in the new era.
The Chinese Economic Model
China also required foreign investors to form joint ventures with its domestic firms (mostly-state owned), which were struggling to create innovative products in consumer electronics; such as mobile phones and computer hardware.
Key Takeaways from the 20th National Congress of China
China shall continue to follow “wolf warrior tactics” and assertive diplomatic tactics as and when needed. Xi’s claim to supremacy and consolidation of power can see a more aggressive and assertive China.
The Growing Importance of the Maritime Space in 21st Century Geopolitics
Earlier, China was focused on its presence in the Indian Ocean, developing its capabilities and good ties with the IOR countries to fulfill its geostrategic and geo-economics ambitions but the influence game has shifted to the Pacific Ocean now, with the realization by the United States that China is a real threat.
How will India-China Resolve its Future Conflicts?
China and India have diverse views on their respective international as well as regional status, growth stratagems, and different approaches towards bilateral relations with regional actors.
India’s “Studied Silence” on Fourth Cross-Strait Crisis: Inferences to Taiwan and China
India and Taiwan relations are on an upward trajectory under Bharatiya Janata Party and Democratic Progressive Party governments, but its nature remains highly transactional and limited to certain niche areas.
China’s Interference in Indo-Pacific Region: A Turning point in Geopolitics
This expansion of the network by China is a threat to India seen from the nexus between China and Pakistan, China and Bangladesh, China and Sri Lanka in order to encircle India via the ‘String of Pearl’.