When Chinese President Xi Jinping visits Washington this week, the United States and India will have an opportunity to assess—and then bolster—their nascent cooperation in Asia.

The fact is, this triangular relationship matters. It has often been argued that the United States and India don't "need" China as a rationale for cooperation. Two continental-sized countries, with deep maritime traditions and a diverse array of energy, economic, and security interests, have numerous reasons to cooperate and coordinate. But there can be no denying that China looms large in the strategic calculations of both countries.

Feigenbaum's work focuses principally on China and India, geopolitics in Asia, and the role of the United States in East, Central, and South Asia. His previous positions include deputy assistant secretary of state for South Asia, deputy assistant secretary of state for Central Asia, and member of the secretary of state's policy planning staff with principal responsibility for East Asia and the Pacific.

Evan A. Feigenbaum

Nonresident Senior Associate

Asia Program

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