Uploaded June 2024 | Updated September 2026, 30 minutes ago
China has an outsized effect on the US-India relationship. Dr. Tanvi Madan gives shape to how these dynamics shape global politics. In this video, Dr. Madan, a senior fellow at the Brookings Institution and author of "Fateful Triangle: How China Shaped US-India Relations During the Cold War," delves into the historical and contemporary factors driving the relationships among these three powerful nations.
Key topics covered include:
- The evolution of US-India relations over the past 25 years.
- How China's assertiveness has influenced the strategic partnership between the US and India.
- The significance of the Indo-Pacific strategy and its impact on regional stability.
- India's hedging strategy to maintain strategic autonomy amidst US-China competition.
- The role of economic, defense, and technological cooperation between the US and India in countering China’s influence.
This conversation between Dr. Madan and provides a comprehensive understanding of the geopolitical challenges and strategic alignments that define the interactions between these nations. Learn how historical events and current policies are shaping the future of global politics, and gain insights into the key factors that drive these critical international relationships.
China has an outsized effect on the US-India relationship. Dr. Tanvi Madan gives shape to how these dynamics shape global politics. In this video, Dr. Madan, a senior fellow at the Brookings Institution and author of "Fateful Triangle: How China Shaped US-India Relations During the Cold War," delves into the historical and contemporary factors driving the relationships among these three powerful nations.
Key topics covered include:
- The evolution of US-India relations over the past 25 years.
- How China's assertiveness has influenced the strategic partnership between the US and India.
- The significance of the Indo-Pacific strategy and its impact on regional stability.
- India's hedging strategy to maintain strategic autonomy amidst US-China competition.
- The role of economic, defense, and technological cooperation between the US and India in countering China’s influence.
This conversation between Dr. Madan and provides a comprehensive understanding of the geopolitical challenges and strategic alignments that define the interactions between these nations. Learn how historical events and current policies are shaping the future of global politics, and gain insights into the key factors that drive these critical international relationships.









