Archive · 19 Jun 2025
US-China Rivalry: A Lesson for India's Foreign Policy
The US and China, two big countries, used to try to work together.
But now, it's like they're in a competition, according to an expert.
Most Americans don't like China much anymore, which has changed how the US deals with them.
China's leader, Xi Jinping, made things even more competitive.
India, another big country, needs to be careful and smart.
It shouldn't just copy the US or China.
Instead, India should protect its own interests in this new, competitive world.
David Shambaugh argues that US-China engagement is over, replaced by strategic competition.
Eight out of ten Americans view China unfavorably, influencing US policy.
Xi Jinping's nationalist approach has shifted US-China dynamics.
India should practice pragmatic assertiveness in its foreign policy.
India must cultivate a unique strategic identity amid global power struggles.
- Who
- David Shambaugh analyzes US-China relations, with implications for India.
- What
- Analysis of the changing US-China relationship and its implications for India.
- When
- Ongoing, accelerated by shifts since 2016.
- Where
- Global, focusing on the US, China, and India.
- Why
- To understand the global power dynamics and guide India's foreign policy.
US-China Relationship
India's Foreign Policy
Engagement vs. Competition
US-China Relationship
Some still hope for cooperative relations.
India's Foreign Policy
Engagement is dead; strategic competition is the reality.
- Author
- Shashi Tharoor, MP
- Source Material
- David Shambaugh's book, "Breaking the Engagement"
- US Public Sentiment
- Eight out of ten Americans view China unfavorably
- US Approach
- Shift from engagement to strategic competition
- China's Leadership
- Xi Jinping's nationalist approach
- India's Strategy
- Pragmatic assertiveness and strategic autonomy