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

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

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

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

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

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

At the beginning of 2025, if you asked someone in New Delhi, you probably would have heard a response of cautious optimism. India seemed...