USP - Conférence : "Chine-Inde - La guerre des mondes"

In Asia, China and India stand face to face. Two “continent-states” with considerable political, economic, and military power that are rivals on all fronts; two civilizations dating back thousands of years,%A0confronted with the challenges of the 21st century, whose relationship and future clashes%A0will shape a decisive part of the world’s future. From the Tibetan plateaus to the banks of the Ganges, from Buddhist monasteries to modern capitals, what exchanges, rivalries, and intertwined influences, and numerous conflicts have shaped this unique geopolitical dyad, whose fate concerns us all?%What is this “war of the worlds” that would pit India against China, two nations with such different political systems?

A recognized specialist in the political and cultural history of contemporary China, Emmanuel LINCOT is a professor at the Institut Catholique de Paris (ICP) and a research director at IRIS. His academic and professional background is impressive; as a historian and sinologist, he is a sought-after expert for the planning of official trips to Asia. Emmanuel Lincot is particularly interested in “cultural diplomacy” and the relationship between art and power. He is a frequent media commentator and the author of several books, including *China-India: The War of Worlds* (Editions du Cerf), published on February 26.