Speaking candidly at the Asia Society, S. Jaishankar highlights the number of challenges faced between the US and India, while also discussing the global geopolitical landscape.
Rather than an all-encompassing treatise, Dhruva Jaishankar considers his book, ‘Vishwa Shastra’, a jump-off point for those interested in India’s strategic thinking.
India must dedicate its efforts to solidify Quad as a serious security alliance and signal to the world that it values its values-based relationship with US above transactional ties.
As the Indian Army develops Integrated Battle Groups, does the corps headquarters require a corresponding transformation to command and orchestrate several such formations?
The Meteor missile operated by the IAF and the French Air Force has an effective range of around 150km, compared with more than 300km for some Chinese, Russian and US missiles.
My concern is that Indian foreign policy rests on continued US – China hostility, as not just an enduring fact in international relations but as something desirable. Something which opens up space ( contradictions to be exploited ) for India. Feels troubled, apprehensive about the prospect of a much improved US – China relationship. Not necessarily in a collusive G 2 sense, to the detriment of lesser powers. Simply two very powerful countries placing their competition on a less hostile path. 2. This is a testing time for Indian diplomacy.
My concern is that Indian foreign policy rests on continued US – China hostility, as not just an enduring fact in international relations but as something desirable. Something which opens up space ( contradictions to be exploited ) for India. Feels troubled, apprehensive about the prospect of a much improved US – China relationship. Not necessarily in a collusive G 2 sense, to the detriment of lesser powers. Simply two very powerful countries placing their competition on a less hostile path. 2. This is a testing time for Indian diplomacy.