Despite new diplomatic gestures, can India and China truly reset ties when borders remain tense, Pakistan looms large, and trade imbalances keep mistrust alive?
BasisPoint Insight
August 29, 2025 at 3:49 PM IST
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Past experience indicates that China is far more likely to exploit any hint of Indian weaknesses than act as a reliable partner.
Brahma Chellaney
August 29, 2025 at 1:33 PM IST
As Washington recalibrates and Beijing signals a thaw, India must weigh economic openings with China while navigating the shifting US–Russia dynamic
Lt Gen Syed Ata Hasnain (Retd)
August 22, 2025 at 12:00 PM IST
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China has eased some export curbs to India, but with a $100 billion trade deficit and sweeping import dependence, India’s only real shield lies in building self-reliance and resilient supply chains.
Ajay Srivastava
August 20, 2025 at 1:59 PM IST
DeepSeek’s AI breakthrough has sparked comparisons to Tesla’s AC revolution, potentially reshaping AI with cost-effective models. While its claims remain unverified, a success could disrupt Nvidia’s dominance and redefine AI development. Instead of fearing foreign advancements, the U.S. must focus on leveraging global innovations while safeguarding critical technologies from hostile regimes.
Amar Bhide
January 31, 2025 at 1:24 PM IST
Trump's tariff-driven economic strategy clashes with America's reliance on foreign capital, risking a debt crisis if global investors pull back. Protectionism, market instability, and retaliatory policies could undermine Trump's promised economic revival.
Harold James
January 31, 2025 at 6:49 AM IST