Explores the ancient relationship between India and China to conceptualise a `third space¿ wherein we can discover how their emergence might benefit, rather than threaten, international society.

By L. H. M. Ling and Payal Banerjee

Part I: Comparisons / 1. (India vs. China) vs. International Community / 2. India-China and World Community / Part II: Interactions / 3. Integrations Amid Competition: Trade/Commerce/Finance / 4. Competition in Transition: Politics/Defense/Security / 5. Re-Integrations: Culture/Way of Life / 6. India-China and IR/World Politics / 7. Conclusion: India-China and ¿The World¿