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Much attention has been paid to the ongoing tug-of-war between India and #China. The friction in the ties between the two competing Asian giants became more evident with the #Dokhlam stand-off, advent of Belt and Road Initiative (BRI), and the military confrontation along the Line of Actual Control (LAC) since last year. The persistent Chinese incursions in India’s north – east is also a point of concern. While India is able to resist China’s advances to a degree, it struggles to keep China entirely at bay.
India’s international ambitions make it a natural competitor to China in the region. However, India’s disproportionate economic dependence on China constrains its actions. The #diplomatic interactions between the two nations have yielded negligible results. China being an unpredictable neighbour further creates an atmosphere of mistrust in India. China’s unprecedented rise also shows India a mirror regarding its own limitations to be able to protect and pursue its interests.
Questions are raised about the possibility of India’s rise as a potential #superpower. While India sees China as a rival, China and its military do not pay much attention to India to the point that they underestimate India’s prowess.
This discourse brings us to a decisive juncture that will ascertain India's capacity to be able to counter and balance out China’s dominance in Asian #geopolitics. How can India develop its military, diplomatic and economic strategy to effectively balance out Chinese aggression in the Indo – Pacific, and the growing influence in India’s north-western neighbourhood? What are the alternatives India has if it decides to stop relying on China economically and the possible retaliation that may arise? Either way, there are some difficult choices that India has to make.
Can India really stand up to China? We believe that a balanced discussion on the matter is of paramount importance.
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