Archive · 29 Aug 2026
US-China Rivalry Takes Center Stage at Jaipur Strategic Dialogue
A discussion was held in Jaipur about growing competition between the United States and China.
The event was organised by the Indian Army’s Sapta Shakti Command.
Experts talked about how the rivalry affects world politics and security.
They also discussed military, economic and technology-related competition.
Some topics included countries’ fears about threats and the struggle for influence.
The speakers considered whether the two countries will keep competing or find ways to coexist.
Former diplomats, a retired Army commander and a foreign-policy expert joined the panel.
Defence officers, teachers and university students also attended.
The Sapta Shakti Command organised a dialogue on emerging geostrategic turmoil at Jaipur Military Station.
Speakers examined the strategic, military, economic and technological dimensions of US-China rivalry.
The discussion covered competition for power and influence, threat perceptions and economic rivalry.
Participants also considered competition for technological spheres of influence and the possibility of coexistence.
Former diplomats, a retired Army commander, experts, defence officers, academics and students attended.
- Who
- The Gyan Shakti Think Tank under the Sapta Shakti Command organised the dialogue, with diplomats, a retired Army commander and foreign-policy experts on the panel.
- What
- A dialogue examined the emerging geostrategic turmoil and the strategic, military, economic and technological dimensions of US-China rivalry.
- When
- August 29; the report describes the event as taking place on a Saturday.
- Where
- Jaipur Military Station, Jaipur.
- Why
- To discuss Sino-American competition for power and influence, including threat perceptions, economic rivalry and technological competition.
- Event
- Dialogue titled “The Emerging Geostrategic Turmoil: Contestation or Coexistence?”
- Organiser
- Gyan Shakti Think Tank under the aegis of the Sapta Shakti Command
- Location
- Jaipur Military Station
- Main issue
- The growing rivalry between the United States and China
- Discussion areas
- Strategic, military, economic and technological competition
- Panel
- Satish Mehta, Lt Gen Raj Shukla (retd), Jaimini Bhagwati, C Raja Mohan and Jawed Ashraf
- Audience
- Serving and retired defence officers, academicians and university students