India needs to change its China strategy USI 20 Nov 2020 For decades, Indian concentration of offensive forces remained on its western borders. Four wars, including Kargil, and decades of terrorism being propagated by Pakistan compelled India to concentrate on this front. The deterioration of Pakistan’s economy, enhancement in Indian military capabilities, possession of nuclear weapons by both nations, […]
Towards disengagement and de-escalation 17 Nov 2020 There were reports that India is considering a Chinese proposal on disengagement and subsequent de-escalation along the LAC in Ladakh. Nothing has yet been accepted nor firmed in. It would need multiple rounds of talks before finalization. As per inputs, the Chinese proposed that they would initially pull back on the North […]
Chinese exploitation of Tibet 11 Nov 2020 A New York-based human rights group states that millions of Tibetans have been forced to leave their homes and livelihoods as part of a mass government relocation programs aimed to control the ethnic group. Reports of Sept stated that Chinese authorities forced Tibetan farmers and herders into labour programmes similar to that […]
https://chanakyaforum.org/has-china-overstretched-its-reach/ Has China overstretched its reach? Chanakya Forum 20 Oct 2020 Whenever a nation goes against global norms and regulations, the world unites to challenge it. Appeasement to aggressive actions has always enhanced global threats. It is more pronounced when the nation is a habitual liar and seeks to hide its follies by exploiting global norms. Such a situation invariably […]
https://epaper.thestatesman.com/2862637/Kolkata-The-Statesman/20TH-OCTOBER-2020#page/7/2 A battle won, a war lost 20 Oct 2020 China waded into Ladakh hoping to regain its claim lines, involve India in endless rounds of negotiations and project its power across the globe. It sought to warn India that the PLA is powerful enough to inflict punitive damages in case India seeks to assert itself and refuses to accept […]
https://www.amarujala.com/columns/opinion/india-and-china-talk-not-progressed-read-harsh-kakkar-article?src=top-lead Indo-China talks Amar Ujala 15 Oct 2020 The seventh round of talks between the corps commanders was held on Monday. The joint statement issued post the meeting stated, ‘The two sides had a sincere, in-depth and constructive exchange of views on disengagement along the Line of Actual Control in the western sector of India-China border areas.’ It added, ‘Both […]
https://epaper.thestatesman.com/2854519/Kolkata-The-Statesman/13TH-OCTOBER-2020#page/7/2 Its time to dump the One-China policy 13 Oct 2020 Ahead of Taiwan’s national day on 10th Oct, the Chinese embassy in India penned a letter to Indian media houses asking them to adhere to the government’s One-China policy. The letter stated, ‘Taiwan shall not be referred to as a country (nation) or Republic of China or the leader […]
Hardening of stance in Ladakh Hardening of stance in Ladakh 08 Oct 2020 The comment last week by the Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson, Wang Wenbin, ‘China does not recognise the so-called union territory of Ladakh illegally established by India, and opposes infrastructure construction in disputed border areas for military control purposes,’ was pushing a new hurdle into the current efforts […]
https://epaper.thestatesman.com/2838667/Kolkata-The-Statesman/29TH-SEPTEMBER-2020#page/7/2 Why Xi must be halted? Xi Jinping, in his televised address to the UN, spoke of mutual respect and cooperation between nations, following a policy of non-expansionism and promising to avoid hot and cold wars. Chinese actions and words, even on the global stage are at a vast variance. Any despot, who has amassed complete power in his hands, […]
https://chanakyaforum.org/wolf-warrior-versus-positive-diplomacy/ Wolf warrior versus positive diplomacy Chanakya Forum 26 Sep 2020 Embassies and consulates are meant to enhance bonding between nations and project a positive image of their state to the host nation. Thus, heads of missions are generally witnessed at public events, participate in discussions and even host events showcasing their nation’s strengths and soft power. Even when there […]