Strategic Balancing: The Influence of US and China on India’s Foreign Policy and Security Dynamics (2014-2024)

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Bavanpreet Singh Mohal and Sumedh Anil Lokhande (Amity Institute of Social Science, University Amity University, Noida, Uttar Pradesh)

Over the past decade, India’s foreign policy has been shaped by the intensifying competition between the United States and China. While deepening its strategic partnership with the US, India has simultaneously managed an increasingly complex and tense relationship with China. This paper examines how India has balanced its diplomatic, economic, and security engagements with both global powers while maintaining strategic autonomy. The study analyzes key developments, including defense agreements, border conflicts, trade relations, and regional partnerships, to assess the effectiveness of India’s strategic balancing approach.