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Paradigm Shift? The Geopolitical Churn in Asia
Wed, August 19th, 2026
India International Centre
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The foreign policy churn under Trump 2.0 has generated fresh uncertainty for America's allies and partners in Asia. Amid growing regional conflicts, weakening trust, and an unpredictable geopolitical environment, Asian countries are seeking to strike a balance with Washington and Beijing while strengthening their strategic autonomy and national resilience. Are we witnessing a paradigm shift in America's engagement and strategy in Asia?
This discussion explored the future trajectory of U.S.-China relations following their proposed framework of “constructive strategic stability” and what it reveals about their competing visions for Asia. It assessed how middle and smaller Asian powers are responding politically, militarily, and economically to safeguard their national and regional security interests amid shifting alignments and abrupt changes. The discussion also examined India’s approach to managing the U.S.-China dynamics and its evolving bilateral relations with both countries.
Carnegie does not take institutional positions on public policy issues; the views represented herein are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of Carnegie, its staff, or its trustees.
Event Speakers
Nonresident Senior Fellow, Carnegie India
Vijay Gokhale is a nonresident senior fellow at Carnegie India and the former foreign secretary of India. He has worked extensively on matters relating to the Indo-Pacific region with a special emphasis on Chinese politics and diplomacy.
Vice President for Studies
Evan A. Feigenbaum is vice president for studies at the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace, where he oversees work at its offices in Washington, New Delhi, and Singapore on a dynamic region encompassing both East Asia and South Asia. He served twice as Deputy Assistant Secretary of State and advised two Secretaries of State and a former Treasury Secretary on Asia.
Director, Carnegie India
Anit Mukherjee is the director of Carnegie India.