Unravel the complexities of the critical Sino-Indian rivalry and its extensive implications for the global order. This insightful analysis traces the origins of India-China relations from the late 1940s, arguing the rivalry’s systemic impact on Asia and beyond has been present from the start. Explore how positional and spatial dimensions shape this crucial relationship, and understand the potential for conflict escalation due to inherent asymmetries. Essential reading for scholars, policymakers, journalists, and anyone invested in India’s strategic future and the evolving geopolitics of South Asia.