There is a school of thought in international relations that strips away the comforting language—the values, the norms, the rhetoric of solidarity—and looks at the world as it is. States pursue power. Interests are permanent. And the gap between what countries say and what they do is almost always explained by material calculation, not moral commitment. That school of thought is realism. And when you apply it to India, the picture that emerges is considerably less flattering

“Four Rivers Six Ranges” brings Tibet’s little-known resistance history to the screen. By Aniruddha Ghosal Access the full story here

International affairs expert, Manoj Kewalramani opines on the upwards trajectory of the India-China relationship. Click here for the RT India post on X

India is preparing to host the BRICS Summit in Delhi, with Chinese President Xi Jinping, Russian President Vladimir Putin and Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian expected to be among the key figures in focus. But beyond the summit optics, BRICS faces a major strategic test. As Russia and China continue managing their own relationships with Washington, questions are growing over whether BRICS can remain an effective platform for a multipolar world.

"I think the important thing is to think of frameworks, particularly from the point of view of certain sectors, but also percentage of dependence. You can't be in a position where critical sectors like pharmaceuticals are dependent on 70 to 80% of Chinese APIs," Manoj Kewalramani tells RT India. For full video, click here

China's latest threat assessment leaves India off its list of top external challenges. StratNews Global spoke to three leading China experts from India to understand what Beijing's silence really means—and whether India should read it as reassurance or strategy. Access the full piece here

In March 2026, India eased investment restrictions imposed in 2020, allowing some non-controlling investments linked to countries sharing a land border with India to proceed without prior government approval. While the change will benefit some Chinese investors, it is driven more by a desire to unblock global capital than by any strategic opening to China. Enduring political mistrust, trade imbalances and wider geopolitical pressures will continue to limit any deeper economic

This Hindi Podcast offers in-depth conversations on politics, public policy, technology, philosophy and pretty much everything that is interesting. Presented by tech entrepreneur Saurabh Chandra, public policy researcher Pranay Kotasthane, and writer-cartoonist Khyati Pathak, the show features conversations with experts in a casual yet thoughtful manner. Access the full conversation here

In this episode of PIC’s Global Compass, Pune International Centre explores one of the defining geopolitical questions of the twenty-first century — the rise of China and the future of the international order. From strategic rivalry with the United States to technology wars, institutional influence, de-dollarisation, and the India-China border dispute, this conversation examines how China is reshaping global politics and what that means for the emerging world order.

Most commentary on China operates at a surface level. Xi Jinping is authoritarian, the economy is state-directed, and the Communist Party controls everything. That's all true, but it doesn't actually help you understand why specific things happen the way they do.

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

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

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

Indian China expert Manoj Kewalramani is skeptical about a rapprochement between Beijing and New Delhi. In China, his homeland is...

Even as Beijing continues to challenge conventional notions of democracy and human rights, America will have to decide what it stands for...