ABSTRACT

This book looks at the changing dynamics of diplomacy of the two emerging global powers – India and China. It examines trade relations, cultural ties and economic engagements of both countries and their shifting influence in the region surrounding them.

This volume takes an in-depth look at the trade and economic strategies of India and China through the prism of soft power diplomacy. It reflects on the challenges the two countries face over bilateral trade negotiations, BRICS and China’s Silk Road project, along with other issues of foreign policy. The book underlines the decisive role of the soft power approach and greater people-to-people contact in the global strategies of India and China and in fostering greater cooperation in the region.

The book will be of great interest to researchers and students of international relations, political science, public policy and international communications. It will also be useful for think tanks, policy makers and general readers who are interested in the India-China relationship and the politics of soft power diplomacy.

chapter 1|18 pages

Scope for Power Transitions through Soft Power Deployment

A comparative study of China and India

chapter 2|14 pages

Whither Pax Indica and Pax Sinica?

Indian and Chinese soft power strategies

chapter 3|20 pages

Sino-Indian Economic Relations

Cooperation or conflict?

chapter 5|18 pages

Rise of the BRICS and Changing World Order

Role of India and China

chapter 6|14 pages

India and China in Contemporary Times

Interactions and challenges in the Indian Ocean

chapter 7|16 pages

The Sagarmala Project and the One Belt One Road Project

The convergence of India-China national interests

chapter 8|12 pages

India China Bilateral Trade through Nathu-La Pass

Past and present