Hosted by Pune International Centre (PIC), this event marked the release and discussion of Taming the Dragon: A Manifesto for a New Modus Vivendi with China — a timely and thought-provoking exploration of the complexities surrounding China’s rise and the evolving global response to it. Bringing together leading scholars and strategic experts, the discussion examined the changing geopolitical landscape, India-China relations, the Indo-Pacific, technology and security, and the

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

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