India-China Relations
India-China relations sit at the heart of Asian geopolitics. Prof. Singh's scholarship examines the bilateral dynamic across border disputes, trade, multilateral engagement, and strategic competition as both nations rise simultaneously.
Publications (96)
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Cosmological foundations of ‘Strategic Patience’ in Indic and Sinic Civilizations and its contemporary relevance
China and the World (World Scientific journal, June 2026) · 2 Jul 2026
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Pakistan rattles India with new Chinese-built stealth submarine
South China Morning Post (Hong Kong) · 28 Jun 2026
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Patron Problem: Kim Jong Un played Russia, rattled China and won
Asia Times · 10 Jun 2026
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Can BRICS Survive Geopolitical Rifts, Rivalries Among Member Countries?
Outlook magazine · 1 Jun 2026
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All roads lead to Beijing: China’s new centrality in summit diplomacy
Asia Watch column · 24 May 2026
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How a brief India-Pakistan war boosted Chinese arms sales and lifted Islamabad's global image
TRT World portal · 8 May 2026
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From BRICS to BRICS Plus Can India Institutionalise a Multi-Tier Governance Model for an 11+ Bloc?
The Diplomatist magazine · 26 Apr 2026
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US-China Strategic Competition in the Indo-Pacific and India's Strategic Recalibration of its Policy Choices
India Quarterly (Sage) · 30 Mar 2026
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India’s Bangladesh Dilemma: Strategic Partner or Political Liability?
The Diplomat · 30 Dec 2025
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India-Taliban rapprochement: realism amid fractured geopolitics
Asia Times (Hong Kong) · 26 Nov 2025
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India-China flights resumed: a signal of strategic recalibration
Asia Times (Hong Kong) · 5 Nov 2025
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Tianjin Summit underlined SCO’s growing geopolitical salience
Asia Watch column · 3 Sept 2025
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Why the Russia-India-China strategic triangle is no longer a fantasy
Asia Watch column · 28 Aug 2025
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India-China Relations: Thaw or Tactical Pause in a Shifting Global Order?
International Affairs Review · 22 Aug 2025
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Navigating the High Himalayas: What to expect from the Doval-Wang meet?
Asia Watch column · 12 Aug 2025
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China's Anti-Piracy Operations in the Gulf of Aden and Beyond: Implications for India
Journal of Indian Ocean Studies, Vol. 33, No. 1, pp. 73–87 · 30 Apr 2025
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China's Inroads into India's Neighbouring Island Nations: Initiatives and Implications
Journal of Indian Ocean Studies, Vol. 32, No. 2, pp. 1–15 · 10 Oct 2024
Op-Eds
Modernisation Is Not Equal to Westernization
China Daily (Beijing) · 18 Sept 2024
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China and the Indo-Pacific: Manoeuvres and Manifestations
Palgrave Macmillan, New York · 2024
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The myths and realities of the population sweepstakes
Asia Times (Hong Kong) · 25 Apr 2023
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Xi’s next-generation leaders commit to his China Dream
Asia Times (Hong Kong) · 13 Mar 2023
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Studies of China and Chineseness since the Cultural Revolution: Reinterpreting Ideologies and Ideological Reinterpretations, Vol. 1
World Scientific, Singapore · 2023
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Cultural Revolution and the Making of Xi Jinping
In: Shih Chih-yu et al. (eds.), Studies of China and Chineseness since the Cultural Revolution, Vol. 2, World Scientific, Singapore, pp. 143–179 · 2023
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China’s Engagement and the Indo-Pacific
China and the Indo-Pacific Maneuvers and Manifestations (Palgrave Macmillan), pp. 1-20 · 2023
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Covid-19 and India-China Equations: Examining their Interface in the Indian Ocean Region
China Studies Journal, Vol. 15, pp. 111–132 · 26 Nov 2021
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New Developments of Socialism with Chinese Characteristics
China-India Dialogue, Vol. 18, No. 6 · 12 Feb 2020
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Colonial Legacies and Contemporary Studies of China and Chineseness: Unlearning Binaries, Strategising Self
World Scientific, Singapore · 2020
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Fighting COVID-19 Demands Joint Efforts
China-India Dialogue, Vol. 18, No. 8 · 2020
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Exploring China Consciousness of Pre-independence India
Colonial Legacies and Contemporary Studies of China and Chineseness , pp. 25-52 · 2020
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From Alliance to Networks: Managing India's Security Challenges in the Indian Ocean Region
In: Sujan R. Chenoy & Jagannath Panda (eds.), Asia between Multipolarism and Multipolarity, Knowledge World, New Delhi, pp. 404–423 · 2020
Op-Eds
A Neighborly Act
Beijing Review, No. 39 · 26 Sept 2019
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COVID-19 and India-China Equations: Examining their Interface in the Indian Ocean Region
Chinese Studies Journal Vol. 15, pp. 111-132 · 2019
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A Timely Act
Beijing Review, No. 21 · 2019
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Mekong-Ganga Cooperation: Interests, Initiatives, and Influence
Roundtable , pp. 43-49 · 26 Jun 2018
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Strategic Scenario in the Indo-Pacific Region: An Indian Perspective
India and China: Constructing a Peaceful Order in the Indo-Pacific (NMF), pp. 10-23 · 2016
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Strategic Scenario in the Indo-Pacific Region: An Indian Perspective
India and China: Constructing a Peaceful Order in the Indo-Pacific , pp. 10-23 · 2016
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China’s Reconciliation and Regional Approach
Regional Security and Future of Afghanistan by Gulshan Sachdeva · 17 Sept 2012
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Deconstructing China’s Energy Diplomacy
Energy and Strategy: Contemporary Asai by Sreemati Ganguli · 17 Aug 2012
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From Civilization to Nation-State: State of China Studies in India
Amherst, New York · 16 Jul 2012
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China Studies in India: A Critical Review
in Haraprasad Ray (ed.), India-China Interface and The Road Ahead, (Kolkata: The Asiatic Society, 2012), pp. 45-56. · 17 Jan 2012
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亚洲的多边主义 (Asia's Multilateralism)
Beijing · 2012
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On China By India: From Civilization to Nation State
Cambria Press, New York · 2012
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Multilateralising Chindia
Asia-Pacific Bulletin No.108, pp. https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.1080/09700161.2014.941218 · 26 Jun 2011
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Paradigm Shift in India-China Relations: From Bilateralism to Multilateralism
Journal of International Affairs (Columbia University), Vol. 64, No. 2 · 26 Mar 2011
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China’s Grand Strategy
in Maj Gen P J S Sindhu (ed.), China’s Quest for Global Dominance: Reality or Myth, (New Delhi: Vij Books, 2011), pp. 44-59., pp. 44-59 · 17 Feb 2011
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India and the SCO: Better later than never
Communities, Institutions and Transition by Marianne Laantza and Birgit Schlyter · 17 Jan 2011
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Afghan Factor in China-Pakistan Axis
in Marlene Laruelle et al (eds.), China and India in Central Asia: A New “Great Game?”, (New York: Palgrave Macmillan, 2010), pp. 183-198., pp. 183-198 · 17 Jun 2010
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India and the Greater Mekong Sub-region
in P. L. Dash (ed.), Emerging Asia in Focus: Issues and Problems, (Delhi: Academic Excellence, 2009), pp. 446-479., pp. 446-479 · 17 Sept 2009
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China’s Quest for Multilateralism
in Anjali Ghosh, Tridib Chakraborti, Anindyo Jyoti Majumdar, Shibashis Chatterjee (eds), India’s Foreign Policy, (Delhi: Pearson, 2009), pp. 192-205., pp. 192-205 · 17 May 2009
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India and China: Confidence Building through Crises
in Shiping Tang, Mingjiang Li and Amitav Acharya (eds). Living with China: Regional States and China through Crises and Turning Points, (New York: Palgrave Macmillan, 2009), pp. 69-88., pp. 69-88 · 17 Mar 2009
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India China Relations: Perception, Problems, Potential
South Asian Survey · 2008
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China’s Quest for Multilateralism: Perspectives from India
in The Harmony of Civilisations and Prosperity of All: Asia’s Opportunities and Developments in Globalization, (Beijing: Beijing University Press, 2006) · 22 Jul 2007
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Emerging Centrality of SLOCs in China’s Maritime Strategy
in Sanjay Chaturvedi, Dennis Rumley and Mat Tadib (eds.), Security of Sea Lanes of Communication in the Indian Ocean, (Kuala Lumpur: Maritime Institute of Malaysia, 2007) · 17 Jul 2007
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Mekong-Ganga Cooperation Initiative: Analysis and Assessment of India’s Engagement with Greater Mekong Sub-region
IRASEC Bangkok (Paper No.3), pp. 1-72 · 2007
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China-Pakistan Strategic Cooperation: Indian Perspectives
Manohar, New Delhi · 2007
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China’s Energy Security and China-India Relations
in Mohan Guruswamy (ed.), Emerging Trends in India-China Relations, (New Delhi: Hope India Publications, 2006). · 17 Oct 2006
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China’s Quest for Multilateralism: Indian Perspectives
in East Asia and the US in the Age of Globalization’ [Selected Papers of 2nd Beijing Forum, November 2005], Beijing: Peking University Press, 2006. · 9 May 2006
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China-India Border Trade: A Tool for Building Mutual Confidence
in Isabelle Saint-Mezard and James K. Chin (eds) China and India: Political and Strategic Perspectives, (Hong Kong: Center for Asian Studies, 2005) · 28 Sept 2005
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Peace Prospects in Sri Lanka: A Theoretical Perspective
in V.R. Raghavan and Karl Fischer (eds.), Conflict Resolution and Peace Building in Sri Lanka, ( New Delhi: Tata McGraw-Hill, 2005), pp. 119-134, pp. 119-134 · 23 May 2005
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China’s Expanding Energy Deficit: Security Implications for Indian Ocean Region
in Dennis Rumbley and Sanjay Chaturvedi (eds.), Energy Security and the Indian Ocean Region, (New Delhi: South Asian Publishers, 2005), pp. 166-188, pp. 166-188 · 6 Apr 2005
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China-India Relations: Reviving Confidence Building Measures Approach
in The Harmony and Prosperity of Civilizations, [Selected Papers of 1st Beijing Forum, 2004], Beijing: Peking University Press, 2005, pp. 9-25., pp. 9-25 · 15 Jan 2005
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China-India Bilateral Trade: Strong Fundamentals, Bright Future
China Perspectives 62 · 2005
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China-India Economic Engagement: Building Mutual Confidence
CSH Occasional Paper No.10, pp. 1-208 · 2005
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China’s Quest for Multilateralism: Perspectives from India
ScienceDirect · 2005
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Taiwan Factor in India’s Look East Policy
in K. Raja Reddy (ed.), India and Southeast Asia, (New Delhi: Century Publications, 2004) · 20 Mar 2004
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China and South Asian Security Complex
in V.T. Patil and Nalini Kant Jha (ed.), India in a Turbulent World: Perspectives in Foreign and Security Policies, (New Delhi: South Asian Publishers, 2003) · 2 Nov 2003
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China’s South Asia Policy
in Mahavir Singh and Victor Krassilchtchikov (ed), Eurasian Vision, (New Delhi: Anamika Publishers, 2003). · 21 Oct 2003
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China’s Afghan Policy: Limitations and Leverages
in Prof. K. Warikoo (ed), Afghanistan Crisis: Issues and Perspectives, (New Delhi: Bhavan Books, 2003) · 15 Aug 2003
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China-South Asia: Issues, Equations, Policies
Lancers Books, New Delhi · 2003
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United States’ War on Terrorism and its Impact on India China Ties
in India in 21st Century: External Relations (Shanghai Institute of International Studies, Shanghai, 2002). · 11 Sept 2002
Monographs
India-China Post Nuclear Rapprochement
JNU Core Group on National Security, Policy Paper No. 4 · 2002
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Nuclear Factor in China-India Ties
Mahavir Singh (ed), Asia Annual 2001, (Calcutta: Maulana Abul Kalam Azad Institute for Asian Affairs, 2001), · 20 Nov 2001
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China-India-Pakistan: Controlling Interstate Competition through CBMs
P. Sahadevan (ed), Conflict and Peacemaking in South Asia, (New Delhi: Lancers Books, 2001) · 29 Oct 2001
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Sino-Central Asian Engagement: Limitations versus Leverage
Bombay Univ, CCES, Special Lecture/Occasional Paper No. 1, · 2000
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China’s Energy Policy for the 21st Century
Strategic Analysis Vol.22 No.12 · 1999
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The Kargil Conflict: Why and How of China’s Neutrality
Strategic Analysis · 1999
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China’s Changing National Security Doctrines
IDSA New Delhi, pp. 1-208 · 1999
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Bridging the Himalayan Gap: Viewing Sino-Indian ties in the long term perspective
Himalayan and Central Asian Studies, pp. 15-32 · 1999
Talks & Lectures (6)
Conference Paperinternational
Rivalry and Interdependence: India-China Relations in the Age of Artificial Intelligence
Symposium on Artificial Intelligence and International Security
Lecturenational
Quadrilateral Dialogue — A Strategic Necessity or a Tenous Friendship?
Army War College
Lecturenational
India-China Rivalry: Border and Other Issues
Indian Institute of Public Administration
Lecturenational
India-China Relations: Contemporary Dynamics and Strategic Imperatives
Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose College
Lecturenational
delivered a talk on “International Scnario and India-China Normalisation” to Faculty & Students of
The Assam Royal Global University
Lectureinternational
Strategic Patience in Indic and Sinic Civilisations
Shanghai University
Commentary (11)
Asia Times
Shangri-La 2026: US heft, Chinese reluctance, Indian reckoning
Asia Watch
All Roads Lead to Beijing: China’s new centrality in summit diplomacy
Asia Watch
Uranium is the new oil as global powers compete for access, and control
China Daily (Beijing)
Modernisation Is Not Equal to Westernization
China's Diplomacy
China Commits to Market Opening amid Global Protection
China-India Dialogue
Fighting COVID-19 Demands Joint Efforts
Beijing Review
Strategic Convergence or Just Optics?
China-India Dialogue
New Developments of Socialism with Chinese Characteristics
Beijing Review
Making People First the Guiding Principle
Beijing Review
A Neighborly Act
Beijing Review
A Timely Act