As the Republic of India marks its 75th anniversary in January 2025, the world’s most populous nation and largest democracy continues to defy simple categorization.
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The Changing Foreign Policies of China and India – Carnegie Endowment for International PeaceIs-India-the-New-China-in-U.S.-Foreign-Policy_.pdf
Is India the “New China” in U.S. Foreign Policy? – Washington International Law JournalThis landmark 2012 document, produced by some of India’s top strategic thinkers, redefines nonalignment for a multipolar world.
Nonalignment 2.0: A Foreign and Strategic Policy for India in the Twenty First Century – CPRHistorical Context – Non-Aligned Movement (NAM) Founding Document (1961)
Belgrade Declaration 1961Must-Reads for Historical Context – India’s regional diplomacy strategy, focused on relations with neighbors.
The Gujral Doctrine (1996)Official U.S. government summary of the bilateral relationship.
U.S.-India Relations Fact Sheet – Department of StateDelves into India's historical and contemporary foreign policy approaches, including its stance on nuclear disarmament and international forums.
What Does India Think? – European Council on Foreign RelationsAn analysis of India's foreign policy strategy under External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar, highlighting India's approach to global alliances and strategic autonomy.
Non-Allied Forever: India’s Grand Strategy According to Subrahmanyam Jaishankar – Carnegie Endowment for International Peace
Narrated by Academy Award nominated actor David Strathairn and produced by the Foreign Policy Association, each half-hour episode of the Great Decisions documentary series tackles a different challenge facing America today. Executive Producer: MacDara King
Great Decisions: India Rising – Full EpisodeAn exploration of the underlying factors contributing to the rivalry between India and China, including territorial disputes and regional ambitions.
India vs. China: What’s Really Behind Their Rivalry? | Mapped OutA historical documentary on the 1962 Sino-Indian War, offering insights into the origins of current border disputes.
Indo-China War of 1962 – Cold War DOCUMENTARYAn analysis of the potential for conflict between China and India, considering historical tensions and current geopolitical scenarios.
Could China and India Go to War? | When Titans ClashInterview – Dr. Rakesh Mohan, former Deputy Governor of Reserve Bank of India
The U.S.-India Economic Relationship Since the Cold War – Foreign Policy AssociationA documentary exploring the historical and cultural relations between India and China, providing context for their contemporary interactions.
Down the Ages: India and China (Full Movie)A concise summary of the historical trajectory and current status of India-U.S. relations
India-US Relations in a Nutshell | World Affairs FilesAn analytical overview of the historical and contemporary dynamics between India and China, focusing on geopolitical and economic factors.
A Big-Picture Look at the India-China Relationship – BrookingsAn in-depth discussion on the evolving strategic partnership between the United States and India, highlighting economic, defense, and diplomatic dimensions.
The Defining Partnership of the Twenty-First Century: US-India Relations – Hudson InstituteEach week, Milan Vaishnav and his guests from around the world break down the latest developments in Indian politics, economics, foreign policy, society, and culture for a global audience. – Carnegie Endowment for International Peace
Grand Tamasha – PodcastU.S.-India Relations with Dr. Milan Vaishnav, Senior Fellow and Director of the South Asia Program at the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace.
U.S.-India Relations with Dr. Milan Vaishnav – Foreign Policy AssociationAhamed looks at the U.S.-India relationship over India's history, from an early period defined by mistrust to the transformation brought by the signing of a historic deal in 2008, between President G. W. Bush and Prime Minister Manmohan Singh. Read more
Jaishankar discusses the transformation of the world order. India is on a path to being a leading power, and the expectations it faces will continue to grow. He argues that India must adopt a bolder approach in its neighborhood. Read more
This book looks at India's China challenge, from the economic and cultural dimensions to the divergent forms of government to the border dispute. Read more
Menon looks at India's global role, from its leadership of the "nonaligned" movement during the Cold War to its current role as a bulwark against China. As India's power continues to grow, Menon argues that India's role as a contributor to international order should also. Read more
Mohan takes a close look at Prime Minister Modi's foreign policy, his focus on economic development, and ties to the Indian diaspora. Modi has attempted to create more a policy of pragmatic internationalism than one of nonalignment. Read more
Pande examines the tradeoff between India's desire to become a global power and its unwillingness -- so far -- to adopt the responsibilities and behaviors of a great power. Read more
Tharoor and Saran look at India's role in the international order. The world is in a state of disorder, which the authors believe is caused in part by inequities built into the order. The authors argue that India has a major role to play in the order, especially in multilateral institutions, as a non-hegemonic major power. India, they contend, can help create the foundation for a more equitable international order. Read more
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