Prof. GVC Naidu speaking on the evolving dynamics of
India-China relations at Patkai Christian College on Friday.
- DIMAPUR — The
Political Science department of Patkai Christian College (PCC), Chümoukedima,
organised one-day lecture exploring the evolving dynamics of India-China
relations in shifting global and regional orders on April 24 at Bundrock
auditorium.
- Addressing a packed auditorium of students, faculty, and
guests, Prof. GVC Naidu, former founding chairperson of the Centre for
Indo-Pacific Studies at Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhi, described the
India-China relationship as a subject of “evergreen relevance” against the
backdrop of a rapidly transforming world order.
- “The United States has long been the most dominant
geopolitical force, but global power is shifting,” he noted.
- “Today, China has risen as the world’s second-largest
economy—something few anticipated happening so swiftly. And India is not far
behind, emerging steadily as a major global player”.
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- Highlighting the strategic importance of the Indo-Pacific
region, the professor remarked on the increasing focus it receives due to its
central role in global trade and security.
- “The Indian Ocean has re-emerged as a hub of economic and
political activity”, he said, stressing the region’s growing geopolitical
weight.
