At the end of the day, China is the world’s second-largest economy, a manufacturing giant and a significant scientific and technological player.

India must deal with China's presence in a manner that addresses the reality of Chinese power, presence and capabilities.

Breaking down India's existential issues regarding the BRI.

If a more inclusive and flexible BRI emerges out of the second Forum, it could be an opportunity to re-imagine South Asia.

Both games are intellectual demanding and reflect the two countries' geopolitical moves.

An unholy combination of unquestioning fervour of Chinese bureaucrats in implementing Xi Jinping’s BRI, poor diligence on all sides in project feasibility and allegations of corruption are creating the perfect storm for China, which it must correct.

Does the wide linguistic gulf between India and China indicate that the two countries are doomed to live in a state of eternal contention?

Not only does using the prism of a sibling rivalry help us understand the India-China relationship, it can also tell us how to make it better.

We should apply our knowledge of psychological science to geopolitical events and observe how perceptions, emotions, memories and linguistic quirks might have distorted them.

Modern psychology and ancient political philosopher Kautilya's writings can help India craft a new approach in ties with Pakistan.

India has to improve its connectivity with growth markets and link into Asia’s production and supply chains. We cannot be left isolated in our own backwater.