| ID | 161788 |
| Title Proper | Colombo and Beijing Bonhomie |
| Other Title Information | the Marginalisation of New Delhi? |
| Language | ENG |
| Author | Narayanan, Raviprasad |
| Summary / Abstract (Note) | For long a marginal sphere in geopolitics, South Asia is now witnessing the beginnings of a rivalry with newer shades of a strategic calculus altering the geopolitical landscape of the region. If the cold war years were marked by a benign neglect of South Asia by the ‘superpowers,’ the current epoch is increasingly highlighting the centrality of the region not only to Asia, but also, to the world beyond. This article argues that a strategic paradox exists in South Asia with India remaining the central pillar and regional superpower – owing more to geography - while China is fast making inroads into the region, hoping to off-balance India in the process and emerge as the new fulcrum. |
| `In' analytical Note | World Focus Vol. 39, No.11; Nov 2018: p.39-474 |
| Journal Source | World Focus 2018-11 39, 11 |
| Key Words | Colombo ; Beijing Bonhomie |