The China in Africa Podcast [GLOBAL SOUTH] How Middle Powers Are Navigating the U.S.–China Rivalry
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Jun 18, 2025 Manjeet Kripalani, Executive Director of Gateway House, and Carlos Coelho, Professor at Pontifical Catholic University, explore how Middle Powers like India and Brazil navigate the U.S.–China rivalry. They discuss the diverging foreign policies of these nations and their focus on independent diplomatic strategies. Insights from a recent survey reveal contrasting views on global order and multilateral institutions. The conversation highlights the importance of economic outcomes over ideological alignments and the complexities faced by smaller nations in an increasingly multipolar world.
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India's Complex View on China
- India's proximity to China shapes its cautious, wary stance on Chinese influence.
- Trade and political conflicts heavily impact India's perception of China.
Brazil's Pragmatic China Relations
- Brazil's positive view toward China stems largely from deep trade ties and investment.
- Brazil balances between leveraging benefits and managing risks of China's growing influence.
India Embraces Neutrality
- Indian experts increasingly prefer neutrality in global geopolitics due to practical energy and security needs.
- India's neutrality enables it to maintain critical relationships despite great-power tensions.