Introduction Post the declaration of emergency in Maldives, China has continuously threatened India about interfering militarily in the island nation. Initially the Chinese stand was that it was an internal matter and hence outside interference was unwarranted. It even prevented the UN from discussing the topic, with support from Saudi Arabia and Russia. It has now changed tack and even […]
Doklam went into slumber post the mutual withdrawal by both forces, after a tense 73 days standoff. One adverse incident during the standoff could have snowballed into an embarrassing situation for both nations. There were press reports from the Chinese side threatening India, which it ignored, indicating its maturity. India also rightfully handed over the crises for resolution to the […]
Doklam was in the news for almost three months this year, until the standoff concluded in Aug. In recent days, it is back, with reports of Chinese enhancing its activities in the area close to Doklam plateau including construction of buildings, gun emplacements and enhancing its deployment in the region. Speculations are ripe on possible Chinese intent including recommencing road […]
The Doklam standoff is finally over. Media on both sides will claim victory for their nation, stating national objectives have been achieved. In reality, it has been success of diplomacy and a mature approach to resolving contentious border issues. In logical terms, it has been a win-win for all nations involved. India and Bhutan were only seeking status quo. The […]
As Pakistan’s interference in Kashmir rises and ceasefire violations increase, rhetoric for teaching Pak a lesson, gain ground. Even veterans on TV discussions resort to warmongering, seemingly to enable channels to enhance TRPs. The recent standoff with China at the Doklam plateau resulted in China raising the war cry. Its former Consulate General in Mumbai, Liu Youfa, stated that Indian […]
The Doklam standoff has been ongoing for almost two months. What commenced on 18th Jun, shows no signs of abating. Rhetoric continues in Chinese media almost daily, threatening India with war, with occasional comments from their defence ministry and foreign office. Indian response has remained matured, seeking a diplomatic solution, neither escalating nor threatening. Bhutan, on whose behalf India interceded […]
Doklam is a narrow plateau which lies near the tri-junction of India, Bhutan and China. The plateau is at the base of the Doka La, a pass China claims and is located on the watershed. The plateau is fifteen Kms from Nathu La, the border trading post between India and China. It was through this post that Indians participating in […]
The Indo-China standoff is moving towards its second month, with both sides digging in and preparing for the long haul. The NSA is scheduled to visit China in the last week of the month for a BRICS meeting. It is to be seen if any solution would emerge during his visit. The present standoff is possibly the longest in the […]
The Chinese volunteering to broker peace between Pakistan and Afghanistan as also its standoff with India and Bhutan in the Doklam plateau is the latest in its attempts to change geo strategic equations in South Asia, an area which India considers to be under its influence. It had earlier attempted to woo Nepal by offering to supply oil, build roads […]
Recent times have witnessed increased standoffs along the Indo-Sino border with claims and counter claims. The latest incident in early June, when troops of both countries jostled physically near the tri-junction, where the borders of Bhutan, India and China meet, followed by destruction of two Indian adhoc bunkers and China simultaneously blocked the move of pilgrims to Mansarovar, has enhanced […]