India, the US, and China as a Geopolitical Triangle
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https://doi.org/10.62843/jrsr/2022.51506Keywords:
Geopolitics, US, India, China, Geopolitical Landscape, Strategic TriangleAbstract
This article examines the complex interactions of the geopolitical triangle comprised of India, the United States, and China, investigating the multifaceted relationships and changing power dynamics among these significant global actors. Nowadays, interaction between these countries has become more and more crucial in influencing the geopolitical situation. This paper analyses the historical backdrop of their contacts, emphasizing the geopolitical, economic, and security aspects that shape their connections. Amidst changing global power dynamics, India emerges as a significant participant, maintaining a delicate equilibrium in its relationships with both the United States and China. The article examines India's strategic decision-making and diplomatic actions, considering its longstanding stance of non-alignment, economic ambitions, and worries regarding regional security. Simultaneously, the United States and China participate in an intricate interplay of collaboration and rivalry as their interests align and diverge across multiple domains. A fragile balance defines the geopolitical triangle, as each nation seeks its own national goals while managing the difficulties presented by regional and global intricacies. The article examines the influence of this triangular relationship on the stability of the area, economic collaborations, and security structures. Furthermore, it examines how new factors such as technology, trade, and climate change contribute to the formation of geopolitical dynamics among these nations.
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