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Vijay Gokhale on Crosswinds of History: India, China, and the Cold War's Hidden Game

This episode dives into the history of India's relationship with China during the first decade of the People's Republic of China's existence (1949-1959). It explores how India navigated the complex geopolitical landscape amidst the "forgotten" competition between the declining British Empire and the emerging superpower, the United States.

· February 1, 2024
commentary
India’s Quest for Advanced Technology in the Era of Export Controls

How can India navigate export control measures at a time when it is also entering into technology-centric partnerships with other nations to secure enhanced access to advanced technology?

· November 25, 2023
In The Media
in the media
Why Negotiating with China Feels Different

In this analytical piece on "Negotiating with China" Vijay Gokhale argues that the secretiveness, stage-setting and theatricality of Chinese counterparts should not throw Western negotiators off their game. It is the result of a workshop held at MERICS in Spring 2023.

· October 25, 2023
Mercator Institute for China Studies
In The Media
in the media
A Big-Picture Look at the India-China Relationship

Vijay Gokhale and Shivshankar Menon share their views on India-China competition, the potential for cooperation or crisis, and what it means for India’s partners.

· September 20, 2023
Brookings Institution
article
Impasse at the LAC: An Examination of the 2013, 2014, and 2015 Standoffs

This article examines the significance of the 2013, 2014, and 2015 border standoffs between India and China. It presents a detailed account of the border crises and how the two countries tried to manage them.

· August 31, 2023
commentary
China and India Aren’t Reaching a Strategic Détente

Contrary to some recent analyses, this commentary explains why a strategic détente between India and China is unlikely.

· August 29, 2023