Can India Balance Between Beijing and Washington, by Tridivesh Singh Maini, Modern Diplomacy - South Asia, October 18, 2018 (original) (raw)

The piece analyzes the complex diplomatic balancing act India must perform between the competing influences of China and the United States. With the backdrop of escalating trade tensions between the US and China, the author highlights the need for India to expand its economic ties with Beijing while navigating its strategic alignment with Washington. It emphasizes that New Delhi must maintain a pragmatic approach, fostering trust and cooperation with China, especially regarding connectivity projects and mutual economic access, while also managing its unpredictable relationship with the US.