New Delhi to counter China? US panel weighs India role to tilt Indo-Pacific power balance
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Why in news
The US-China Economic and Security Review Commission is scheduled to hold its first public hearing of the 2026 reporting cycle to assess India's role in balancing power in the Indo-Pacific against China.
Background
The hearing is scheduled for February 17th in Washington, DC. It will evaluate India's geopolitical, military, economic, and technological relations with both China and the United States to determine the impact on US national security.
Facts for Prelims
- BodyUS-China Economic and Security Review Commission: A body tasked with reviewing US economic and security interests regarding China.
- FactThe hearing is the first public hearing of the 2026 reporting cycle.
- PlaceWashington, DC: Location of the scheduled hearing.
For Mains
Q. Analyze the significance of India's strategic autonomy in the Indo-Pacific region amidst the evolving US-China power dynamics.
Dimensions to cover in your answer
- Strategic autonomy: Balancing security cooperation with the US while managing economic dependencies on China
- Geopolitical friction: Managing the 'China factor' in regional maritime security and technological supply chains
Keywords: Strategic Autonomy · Indo-Pacific · Power Balance · Geopolitics · National Security
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