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Sino-India Relations during Modi's Regime: Shifting Patterns of Cooperation and Conflict

Author(s) Mr. Vivek Dwivedi, Dr. Rajesh Kumar
Country India
Abstract Sino-Indian relations during the regime of Prime Minister Narendra Modi mark a significant phase in the evolution of bilateral ties, characterized by the concurrent presence of engagement and strategic competition. This study analyses the changing patterns of cooperation and conflict between India and China since 2014, placing them within the broader context of unresolved boundary disputes, shifting regional power equations, and recalibrated foreign policy priorities. Using a qualitative and analytical approach grounded in secondary sources, the research draws primarily on realist theory to interpret state behaviour amid strategic uncertainty and power asymmetry. The paper contends that although the Modi government initially prioritized diplomatic outreach and economic interaction, recurring border crises and deepening mistrust progressively reshaped India’s approach toward a more cautious and security-oriented framework. The findings suggest that contemporary Sino-Indian relations cannot be reduced to either partnership or hostility; instead, they reflect a condition of strategic ambivalence. India’s China policy demonstrates continuity in preserving strategic autonomy, alongside a more assertive posture in response to emerging security challenges. The study concludes that rivalry is likely to persist as the dominant feature of the relationship, with limited cooperation serving primarily as a stabilizing mechanism within an increasingly competitive Asian order.
Keywords Strategic Rivalry, Border Disputes, Regional Security, Balance of Power
Published In Volume 8, Issue 2, March-April 2026
Published On 2026-03-10
DOI https://doi.org/10.36948/ijfmr.2026.v08i02.71096
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