The foreign policies of both countries have frequently converged, rooted in a shared commitment to strategic autonomy. This approach favours multilateral engagement while deliberately avoiding rigid forms of bloc politics reminiscent of the Cold War. By Manoj Kewalramani, Paco Milhiet Access the full piece here

Our new book: 'Taming the Dragon: A Manifesto for a New Modus Vivendi with China' (Rupa Publications) is now available for pre-order on Amazon!  Here's what you can expect from the book: After years of deep mistrust stemming from the 2020 boundary standoff, India–China relations have entered a phase of cautious yet fragile re-engagement. Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s meetings with President Xi Jinping in Kazan in 2024 and Tianjin in 2025 signalled a shared desire to stabil

I had the opportunity to attend the Munich Security Conference over the past few days. It was quite the whirlwind experience. Apart from the speeches and discussions on the main stage, there were several very interesting side-event conversations. These were, by far, much more candid. By Manoj Kewalramani Click here to access the full piece

Though often cast as a struggle for power, US–China competition is fundamentally a struggle over modernity. It is about which political and economic system can most effectively harness technology, shape global standards, and determine how future growth, governance, and innovation will be organised worldwide. As the US–China tech war takes shape, the real question is: which system will ultimately define the contours of the world’s technological and political future? Access the

The tariff war unleashed by Donald Trump targeting America’s allies, partners, and rivals jeopardised whatever little consensus that was beginning to take shape to counter China’s industrial overcapacity. By Amit Kumar, Manoj Kewalramani Read the full piece here

After five years of tensions, India–China relations have entered a phase of cautious and fragile re-engagement. The meetings between Prime Minister Narendra Modi with President Xi Jinping in Kazan in 2024 and Tianjin in 2025 signal a shared desire to stabilise bilateral ties. These gestures are unlikely to ease the deeper structural faultlines. Key among these is the asymmetry in the balance of power between the two countries, along with their respective relationships with th

Manoj Kewalramani of the Takshashila Institution says the operation against Nicolás Maduro rests on weak legal ground and may not address Washington’s deeper concerns even as Donald Trump projects it as a political success. By Bala Chauhan For the full report, click here

The advent of Donald Trump as US president resulted in a disruptive 2025. China not only weathered the storm, it also indicated that it sees itself as the inheritor and reformer of the post-war institutional order. By Manoj Kewalramani To read the full piece, click here

In order to grasp the evolution of the recent spat, it is first important to understand the context around Takaichi’s remarks. By Manoj Kewalramani For the full piece, click here

Party journal article by State Security Minister Chen Yixin sets a sharper focus on Taiwan, technology security, anti-espionage operations and overseas intelligence activity through 2030. By Resham For the full piece, click here

State media Xinhua's criticism of the US political system helps Beijing build support and legitimacy at home, while promoting a narrative that undermines confidence in America’s reliability as a global leader, an expert told CNBC TV18. By Tenzin Norzom Read the full report here

Curated by Ananth Krishnan, Director at The Hindu Group, "China: Indian Perspectives" offers original Indian viewpoints on India–China relations. With contributions from 12 leading Indian scholars, it explores China’s economy, innovation, technology, and domestic politics, and analyses their impact on India. Bangalore launch event, hosted at Takshashila Institution Available on The Hindu's Bookstore , Amazon

In an interview, China expert Kewalramani says: Beijing is deliberately dragging out negotiations with the US. And he explains why China's rapprochement with India is good for Europe. By Dana Heide Access the full interview here (script & audio)

In recent history, the US has made moves restricting China’s access to semiconductor technology. By Sarah Shamim For the full explainer, click here

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The relationships between the three powers remain complex, with fundamental differences that are hard to resolve. By Manoj Kewalramani...

Quoted in various Indian and international media outlets: (In no specific order...) The New York Times The Telegraph Online Al Jazeera...