India & China a Pivotal Juncture: Expectations and Reality
This Conference on 'India and China at 75: A Pivotal Juncture: Expectations and Reality' (Marking 75 years of Diplomatic Relations) aims to convene policymakers, researchers, and development practitioners to deliberate on the various aspects of the India-China relationship as the two neighbours reach a pivotal juncture in Asian and global geopolitics. The relationship is not just a victim to the various obstacles it faces but is now layered with opportunities for cooperation, economic interdependence, and a shared responsibility for regional stability. The discussion will focus on geopolitical, military and trade dynamics amongst the two states and how they behave in Asia and the world at large. Experts believe that China is today the single most influential external factor shaping India’s foreign policy and hence this Conference will aim to assess the evolving India-China ties in view of the differing views on global governance and institutions and impending economic and socio-political changes consequently finding a way to Tango in the future.