ICS's Kantha On India-China Relations Outlook

The transcript discusses India's strategic relations with the US, China, and Russia, highlighting the complexities and challenges in these relationships. It covers the SEO Summit outcomes, India's historical ties with Russia, and the triangular dynamics involving China. The US-China relationship is analyzed, focusing on structural contradictions and trade issues. India's trade concerns with China are addressed, emphasizing the need for a balanced trade relationship and reduced dependencies. The transcript concludes with an overview of India's proactive foreign policy and its engagement with global partners.

What are the main concerns India has regarding its relationship with China?

How does India view its strategic alignment with the USA in the context of the SEO summit?

What challenges does India face in balancing its relationships with the USA, Russia, and China?

What historical relationship does India have with Russia, and how is it perceived in the current geopolitical context?

How does India perceive the trade relationship with China, and what are its concerns?

In what ways is India attempting to reduce its dependency on China?

What does a more proactive foreign policy from India entail in the current global context?